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We have some new electives that we are offering this summer. Check these out Electives will begin rotating about every other year. Required courses will be offered every year. To see the semester schedule for Required Courses, click on that page above.
EDACE 886: Social Media and Adults in 21st Century
Instructor: Dr. Haijun Kang
Dates: May 6, 2013 – June 28, 2013
iSIS: 11409
This course exposes students to the most popular social media and helps them understand the promise and challenge that social media has brought to 21st century working adults. Example topics include but not limited to Social Media and adult learning, Social Media in the workforce, new technology literacy in 21st century, etc. Students will have opportunity to experience the use of some of the social media covered in the class and will also be given guidance on how to conduct research on current social media.
EDACE 785 Designing Classroom Instruction and Curriculum for Adult Learners (3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Royce Ann Collins
Dates: May 6, 2013 – June 28, 2013
iSIS: 11411
This course focuses on the systematic approach to instructional design for adult learners. Students will examine the components of curriculum design, including instructional goals and objectives, context of instruction, formative and summative assessments, and assessment of learning outcomes. Transfer of learning and assessment concepts are the major focus of this course.
*EDACE 818: Social Foundations of Adult Education
Instructor: Dr. Susan Yelich Biniecki
Dates: May 6, 2013 – June 28, 2013
iSIS: 11403
This course is designed for adult and continuing education students and college or university personnel in sociology and related fields dealing with adults. It is based on the premise that learning is affected by society, government, and economics. Included is an in-depth examination of the relationship between adult education and culture.
*EDACE 790: Characteristics of the Adult Learner
Instructor: Dr. Haijun Kang
Dates: June 10, 2013 – August 2, 2013
iSIS: 11408
The purpose of this course is to help the student gain increased knowledge about the characteristics of adults and how these impact learning. Students will be asked to develop a critical understanding of relevant theories, concepts, and research. Lastly, they will develop a better understanding of themselves as an adult learner.
EDACE 886: Quality Programs and Staff Management
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Zacharakis
Dates: June 10, 2013 – August 2, 2013
iSIS: 11456
The course is designed to enhance skills in understanding staff and team dynamics, and developing interpersonal skills so students can be more effective leaders, problem solvers, motivators, coaches, and change managers.
EDACE 886: Leading Adults in a Globalized and Diverse World
Instructor: Dr. Susan Yelich Biniecki
Dates: June 10, 2013 – August 2, 2013
iSIS: 11399
This course provides an introduction to the foundations of adult education leadership in the context of managing a culturally diverse workforce. Concepts of globalization as well as cross-cultural and international contexts as they relate to adult education leadership are emphasized through theory to practice projects and research.
*required courses for the Master’s degree
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