CLNTEACH X200 - FD4ME - Adult Teaching Premises and Practices
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?
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced:
This course is delivered fully online with no scheduled class sessions or due dates. Learners may register at any time and complete the course at their own pace.
Time to Completion
This course is estimated to take approximately 0.5 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Learners must complete all required module content and any associated assessments to receive a certificate of completion.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet connection
- Computer or tablet that supports the most recent web browser versions and can play video content
- Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
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:
Contact Us
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For questions about course content or learning objectives, please contact ScarletCanvasMedEd@osumc.edu