Adult Learning and Communication Methodologies

ADULT LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION METHODOLOGIES

September 3 – November 5, 2022  9:00AM – 12:00N
E. CROOC

TOPICS

1. Adult Learning
   1. Introduction to Adult Learning
   2. Andragogy and Pedagogy
   3. Principles of Andragogy
   4. Assumptions of adult learners
2. Adult Learning Theories and Models
   1. Knowle’s Andragogy and Models of Adult Learning
   2. Self-directed Learning
   3. Transformational Learning
   4. Experience and Learning

• Transformative Learning

1. Experiential Learning
2. Communication
   1. Communication Introduction
   2. Types of Communication
   3. Role of Effective Communication
   4. Communication Theory
   5. Barriers of Communication
   6. Strategies to Improve Communication
   7. Communication Skills
      1. At workplace
      2. As an individual

• In group discussion

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course explores theories of how people learn – particularly, adults – and then apply to own learning and to a particular context within which one will be working. The course also discusses the importance of effective communication in an organization and ways to address barriers to it.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. ADULT LEARNING

1. Articulate how adult learning theory inform your own learning
2. Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze theories of learning and teaching at the adult level
3. Grasp the diversity of development and learning processes among adults
4. Discuss the importance of concepts of transformative learning, experiential learning, self- directed learning and andragogy to the current understanding of the characteristics of adult learners
5. COMMUNICATION METHODOLOGIES
6. Articulate the role of effective communication in an organization
7. Differentiate the different types of communication
8. Discover the barriers to communication and develop strategies to improve communication