CONT692: Teaching Adults

Empower adult learners: culturally responsive teaching and motivational strategies for diverse environments

This course examines adult learning theories and concepts and how they relate to different learning environments. You will explore how diversity impacts adult learners and ways to teach in culturally responsive ways. Motivational strategies will be explored as will instructional and assessment techniques that can be used in a workplace teaching context. 

Who Should Take This Course?

The course is ideal for

• educators or trainers who work with adult learners in any context, including workplaces, community organizations or higher education
• professionals who are new to teaching or training and want to learn about adult learning theories and effective teaching strategies
• individuals who want to develop their skills in creating culturally responsive and inclusive learning environments
• those who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in instructional design, assessment and evaluation for adult learners

Delivery Method

This course is delivered asynchronously online allowing participants to engage with flexibility at their own convenience. This method provides a balance between self-paced learning and structured coursework while promoting a supportive community where participants can share experiences and ideas. 

Professional Development

This course will count towards completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development.

Students who complete the Post-Graduate Certificate will be eligible to receive advanced standing in the laddering option offered by the Faculty of Education. 

Queen’s University Faculty of Education has designed this the laddering option as a customizable graduate experience, with the inclusion of three different credentials within one course. Laddering will allow you to progress through successive credentials while carrying forward course credits. Students can receive three different credentials: a Post-Graduate Certificate, a Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Professional Master of Education. If you follow the laddering system, you can earn all three credentials with fewer classes overall.

Contact us at edonline@queensu.ca or visit educ.queensu.ca/ladder for more information.

Course Fees

CAD$650.00

Course fees include

• full access to comprehensive course content
• timely feedback from a subject matter expert on assignments
• Shareable Badge of Completion (Queen's University) 
• credit toward the Post-Graduate Certificate in Workplace Training and Development

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