Switchboard’s free online self-paced course, Introduction to Adult Education Principles, introduces the core principles of adult learning alongside evidence-based instructional strategies tailored to adult students.
You will learn how to incorporate these principles and strategies into your adult learning facilitation within the context of newcomer service provision.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the six core principles of adult learning
- Identify appropriate adult education strategies to align with three key adult learning needs
- Apply adult education strategies to improve your facilitation practice in newcomer service provision
Who Is the Course for?
This course is designed for social workers and other professionals who provide services to newcomers, including:
- Newcomer service providers
- Caseworkers and case managers
- Employment specialists
Approximate time to complete: 75 mins
