Course Details
Course Code: EDUC401 Course ID: 3594 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary for the effective development of curriculum materials and organization and implementation of those materials as a learning program with a focus on adult learners. Activities include studying and applying seminal and current theories, creating engaging experiences, attending to diverse learner needs, and understanding key aspects of program evaluation.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/20 - 02/26/21 | 03/01/21 - 04/25/21 | Winter 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze theories, philosophies, and concepts of curriculum design.
- Apply the instructional cycle to adult learning environments.
- Create measurable objectives for adult learning programs.
- Create engaging learning experiences for adult learners.
- Create diverse learning experiences for adult learners.
- Understand key components of program evaluation.
- Create an adult education syllabus.
There is no textbook. Links to required weekly readings/materials (e.g. book chapters, articles, videos, etc.) are in the course Lessons
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |