HRD 631 - The Adult Learner

This course examines the social, psychological, economic, and cultural impacts on adult learning, teaching, and education programs today. The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of andragogy and transformative learning as they apply to adults in diverse circumstances and with diverse goals, needs, and styles of learning. Attention is given to stages of adult growth, the development of learning goals, learning environments, and to a variety of theories of learning. This is a required core course in the Adult and Higher Education Program.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Human Resource Development