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Adult education is a set of time-tested practices and not a theory. This module explores techniques for creating adult-centered learning environments, and introduces a model for presenting instruction that encourages learners to take responsibility for their learning. Interacting with adults, treating your learners as adults, and promoting responsible learning in your learners—what could be more satisfying than that?

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe four important features of the adult learner: readiness to learn, responsibility for learning, integration with professional/personal activities, and active engagement with content and instructors
  • Define the impact of the three key components of adult teaching (Product, Process, and Potential) on helping adult learners gain knowledge and mastery
  • Describe how and why adults bring their emotions and expectations into learning situations, and how these contextual elements affect learning
  • Differentiate between the four types of learning tasks: Inductive Tasks, Input Tasks, Implementation Tasks, and Integration Tasks

What You’ll Earn

  • A certificate of completion issued by The Ohio State University

Additional Information

If you are an Ohio State University or Nationwide Children's Hospital employee, you are eligible for a promotion code that waives this course's cost. If you are interested in obtaining the promotion code, please fill out the following short form:

Promotion Code Form

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For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.

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For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact ScarletCanvasMedEd@osumc.edu

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Section Title
FD4ME - Adult Teaching Premises and Practices
Type
Online
Dates
Aug 15, 2025 to Aug 14, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment
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