ARP x397 Level I course overview

 

This Course Combines On-Line Learning Resources with a Traditional  Classroom Format

 

Instructional Processes of Adult and Vocational Education (Level I)

Coordinating Professor:
Dr. Stephen F. Barnes
Office Phone: 594-8806
email: sbarnes@mail.sdsu.edu

Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education
San Diego State University
3590 Camino del Rio, North
San Diego, CA 92108
Office Hours By Appointment

Adult and Vocational Education Preliminary Credential Requirements
This Level I course is approved by the San Diego County Office of Education (LEA), and partially clears the professional preparation requirements for a Designated Subjects Teaching Credential in Adult or Vocational Education.

Course Overview
This course is concerned with the practice of teaching, with primary emphasis on adult learners and the teaching of vocational subjects. The course will cover the following topics, through lectures, demonstrations, observations, fieldwork, and readings: adult learning process, student diversity, purpose and practice of teaching, ethical issues, teaching effectiveness, preparing to teach a course of study, curriculum research and development, direct instruction (including use of instructional technology), and assessing student learning. The course blends traditional classroom instruction, on-line learning resources, and independent project-based work.

Required Text
McKeachie, W.J. (2005). Teaching tips; strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers (12th Edition). Lexington, MA: D.C. Heath. (ISBN: 0618515569)

Learning Objectives
The following learning objectives have been established for this course. Each student who attends all class sessions and completes required assignments will demonstrate an understanding of:

  1. The major, defining characteristics of adult learners;
  2. Student diversity and differences;
  3. Contemporary learning theory;
  4. Student diversity and special student needs and their impact in the classroom; and
  5. The mechanics of effective teaching, including ethical considerations, course planning and preparation, curriculum research and development, direct instruction techniques, preparing lectures, organizing effective discussions, use of instructional technology, classroom management and record keeping, student discipline, safety and legal responsibilities of teachers, motivating and communicating with students, and assessing student learning.

 

Weekly Lecture/Discussion Topics

WEEK 1:                (CLASS) Course Introduction and Overview             

WEEK 2:              Introduction to Adult Learners:  

Defining characteristics, Types of Learning

Classification Schemes, Scope of Adult and

Vocational Education in U.S., Lifelong Learning                                       

WEEK 3:              Adult Learners: Instructional Challenges  

Adult Learning Barriers, Principles of Adult

Learning, Facilitating Learning

           

 

WEEK 4:             (CLASS) Student Diversity:

Understandingand Respecting Cultural Diversity,

Multicultural  Education and Curricular Change,

Special Student Learning Needs/Mainstreaming,    

Older Learners, Flexible Instructiona Practices

WEEK 5:            Learning Across the Lifespan

Learning Across the Lifespan, Contemporary

Learning Theory: Information Processing

Theory, Memory Models

WEEK 6:            Technological Literacy

Technological Literacy and the Digital Divide

Internet Tutorial: Overview, Search Engines, Data Bases   

  

WEEK 7:            (CLASS) Effective Teaching

Teaching Effectiveness Model, History of

Teaching, Research on Teaching Effectiveness,

Ethical Issues in Teaching  

             

WEEK 8:            Becoming a Master Teacher

Overview: Essential Skills and Competencies,

Teaching Students How to Learn and Think

WEEK 9:            Planning for Instruction 

Understanding the Culture of Teaching,

Curriculum Research and Development,

Course Countdown, Developing a Syllabus     

           

WEEK 10:          (CLASS) Direct Instruction

Instructional Model, Seven Steps, Lesson

Planning, Lecturing and Managing Discussions           

WEEK 11:          Instructional Media and Technology

Course Materials Preparation, Instructional

Technology    

    

WEEK 12:          (CLASS) Student Learning           

Assessing Learning, Testing and Grading,

Assessment vs. Evaluation, Promoting Higher

Order Thinking Skills

WEEK 13:          Classroom Management and Discipline

Safety, Legal Responsibilities, Recordkeeping,

Class Control, Problem Students, Discipline     

       

WEEK 14:          Lifelong Learning

Student Motivation, Promoting Excellence,

Self Esteem, and Involvement

WEEK 15:         (CLASS) Course Summary and Evaluation         

                           

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