Teaching and Training Adults (Certificate)

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be equipped to:

• Assess the learning needs of individuals and organizations in valid and reliable ways
• Develop/design programs, courses, and/or learning events that meet adult learner's needs, interests and organizational requirements
• Facilitate learning that addresses the diverse needs of adult learners by utilizing a variety of appropriate instructional techniques
• Determine program effectiveness by soliciting feedback from stakeholders
• Apply strategies to evaluate learning in adult learning environments
• Integrate reflective practice into all teaching activities
• Apply principles and best practices of a variety of theoretical models in adult learning environments
• Integrate the essential employability skills into teaching/learning activities (communication, numeracy, information management, critical thinking and problem solving, interpersonal and personal skills)
• Apply skills in alternative adult learning approaches such as informal learning, performance support systems, and knowledge management