Class 1 Adlt 601 Fall 09

Welcome Welcome to ADLT 601 to ADLT 601

The Adult LearnerThe Adult Learner

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University Fall 2009 Fall 2009

Dr. Terry Carter Dr. Terry Carter [email protected]

AgendaAgenda• Introductions

• Learner Goals and and Expectations

• Review course requirements and important information

• Discuss evaluation criteria

• The Nature of a Learning Community

Who are we??Who are we??

• During introductions: – your name (speak clearly, please~)

– where you work and what type of work you do

– what program you are in

– how far along you are in your program

What would you like to get out of What would you like to get out of

this course? this course?

What are your expectations?What are your expectations?

Complete the handoutComplete the handout

Join a group of classmates to discussJoin a group of classmates to discuss

Turn in to professor with contact informationTurn in to professor with contact information

Overview of the CourseOverview of the Course

• Texts• Purpose of the course• Assignments and due dates• An brief intro to Adult Learning• To do tonight:

Review the basics of using a WikiLibrary access

Goals for this ClassGoals for this Class

Graded Graded Assignments!Assignments!

• # 1 – The World Within – Introspection and the Self as Lens

– Seven short blog posts, approx 250-500 words

– Selected dates to correspond with readings and class discussions

15%

Graded Graded Assignments!Assignments!

• # 2 – Educational Biography

– Write about your educational life history, both formal, informal, and including early shaping influences

– Pay particular attention to informal learning experiences and the role of other people in your learning

– Write on your wiki page

15%

Graded Graded Assignments!Assignments!

• # 3 – Essay on Theoretical Perspectives as Ways of Knowing

– 6 to 8 pages, double spaced

– Use 6th edition APA writing guidelines

– Draws primarily on the theoretical perspectives introduced in classes 7 and 8

25%

Graded Graded Assignments!Assignments!

• # 4 – Principles of Adult Learning at Work Today: Traditional and Contemporary Approaches

– Brainstorm ideas in class for this paper in teams

– Writing workshops in class – introduce you to APA

– Library session to learn search strategies and appropriate databases

– 10 to 12 pages, APA format

30%

Graded Graded Assignments!Assignments!

• # 5 – Weblog as a Reflective Journal

– e-Portfolio requirement for M.Ed. In Adult Learning students

– Informal reflections prior to selected class sessions on class readings and discussions: what are you learning?

– Blog buddies

– Blog also hosts the World Within assignments

15%

Any suggestions?Any suggestions?

Ideas?Ideas?

Possible changes?Possible changes?

Reactions?Reactions?

Concerns? Concerns?

Let’s Take a Look at the Let’s Take a Look at the WikiWiki

You’ll receive an You’ll receive an invitation to join this siteinvitation to join this site

Evaluation criteria: Evaluation criteria: Rubrics and Grading Rubrics and Grading

Standards Standards

What is a What is a learning learning

community?community?

What kind of community do you What kind of community do you want to have in this class?want to have in this class?

Syllabus and assignments are Syllabus and assignments are on the Wikion the Wiki

http://adultlearning2009.wetpaint.com

See you next week! See you next week!