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Course Description P2T focuses on defining adult literacy students and introducing theory
and research about working with them. P2T offers opportunities for
participants to build their knowledge in these areas, practice applying
concepts to real-world problems, and reflect on their experiences. As a
student in this course, you will
Study learning theories and recent research relevant to teaching
adults,
Create a lesson plan that integrates adult learning theory and
research-based practice,
Give and receive feedback on teaching practices and experiences
through discussion boards, and
Write a reflection journal based on your classroom experiences to
help improve your practice.
After completing this course, you will have both a deeper
understanding of theory and practice and a set of materials and tools
that you can use in your classrooms.
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The Learning Objectives
Students in this course need to build their knowledge about adults with low literacy and the
theories and research relevant to teaching them, and they need to build their skills in applying
this knowledge to their practice.
Upon completing this course, students will The measurable learning objectives:
be able to
Identify the prevalence of low skills in the adult population This objective is measured by a short quiz at the
of the U.S. end of Module 1.
List major components of at least one adult learning This objective is measured by grading students
theory. participation in online discussions.
Identify at least one instructional practice that may be This objective is measured by grading students
beneficial for this population and discuss the research participation in online discussions.
supporting it.
Integrate online resources for adult learners, using at least This objective is measured by grading students
one adult learning theory or evidence-based practice to mock lesson plans.
justify its inclusion, through a lesson plan he or she
develops.
Reflect their instructional practices and relate them back This objective is measured by a reflection journal
to at least one specific adult learning theory or evidence- with at least six reflections, graded according to a
based practice. rubric.
Evaluate other participants instructional practices This objective is measured by grading students
according to adult learning theory or research. participation in online discussions.
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Who is involved during the course
Students: Faculty:
The LN instructors, who will be the A single instructor familiar with
students in this course, are both full time adult literacy programs will lead
and part-time instructors with at least a the course.
couple years of experience teaching There is no TA because there are
adults. only a few courses.
All have, at minimum, bachelors
degrees.
Roughly 75% have teaching certification
to teach in the K-12 system.
Institutional support
None of them have adult education
Technical support staff
certification.
Web-designer
All of them are familiar with using
technology, and they all have used
computers and the internet to teach.
Few of them have experience doing
professional development online.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES - 1
Gagn, R. M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Keller, J. M. (2005). Principles of instructional design (5th ed.). Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES - 2
Kellers ARCS Model - Motivation
ATTENTION
The second theory is
Perceptual arousal; Inquiry arousal;
Kellers ARCS Model of
Variability
Motivation. I will connect
elements of the course
RELEVANCE site, design, materials, and
Goal orientation; Motive matching; activities to ARCS in
Familiarity subsequent slides.
CONFIDENCE
Learning requirements; Success
opportunities; Personal control
SATISFACTION
Natural consequences; Positive
consequences; Equity
Gagn, R. M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Keller, J. M. (2005). (p. 115) 5
LEARNING MATERIALS
Modules Overview:
Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Adults (Week 1)
Module 2: Learning Theories (Week 2)
Module 3: Motivation and Persistence (Week 3)
Module 4: Teaching Practices (Week 4-General Teaching Strategies, Week 5-
Teaching Reading, Week 6- Teaching Math)
Module 5: Pulling It All Together (Week 7)
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Setting Overview
The course will be administered on Blackboard (BB) and will use the
standard content elements associated with BB.
BB provides ways for students to track their progress (course grades), interact
(discussion boards, emails, etc.), know what the course objectives and
assignments are (syllabus), and access the course materials (course library)
and modules (currently called assignments will be renamed modules).
Each of the modules will have an overview. The activities for each week within
each module include a series of events that are ordered to help move students
through the materials and events in a logical manner.
However, for the site design and content will allow students to move through the
material in different orders and to return to material ad hoc. This will allow
greater flexibility for the students.
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Setting: Course Home Page
It contains a calendar of
upcoming activities, due
dates, etc. to help keep
students organized and
provide learning guidance
(Gagne Event 5).
- Module 1: Introduction to Teaching Adults (Week 1) Note that the format of the
Introduction to course material (e.g., Word doc,
Who are we? The basic skills of US adults PDF) is apparent from an
Skills to Pay the Bills icon.
PIAAC: What the Data Say About the Skills of U.S. Adults
Do we care about us? (video) This will help students pick
Quick Facts: Adult Education in Maryland & The Need for and choose which one they
Additional Investment may want to engage with
+ Module 2: Learning Theories (Week 2) first, if they decide theyd like
to review materials in a
+ Module 3: Motivation and Persistence (Week 3)
different order than the one
+ Module 4: Teaching Practices (Weeks 4 6)
set forth in the Module
+ Module 5: Pulling It All Together (Week 7) Section.
Discussion Forums
- General Info
The discussion boards are
+ Questions for Your Instructor
arranged by weeks with the
- About the Assignments topic for that week in the title.
General Questions
Lesson Plans There is also an open forum
Reflective Journals area for students to post
+ Week 1: Getting Started questions for the instructor
+ Week 2: Adult Learning Theory that are open for the whole
+ Week 3: Motivation/Persistence class to see.
+ Week 4: General
+ Week 5: Reading And there are places for
+ Week 6: Math & Lesson Plans questions about
+ Week 7: Pulling It All Together assignments.
Discussion Forums
Assignments
Assignments
Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify the prevalence of low skills
in the adult population of the U.S.
Activities: Students will view PowerPoint and will submit a short survey in which
they estimate the prevalence of low skills and provide information about their
teaching experience. After submitting this, they will review the other course
materials, post to two discussion boards, respond to classmates posts, and take a
10-question, end-of-module, multiple-choice quiz.
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Module One
In this module, you will learn about this courses objects and This information is repeated
the tools you will use during the next few weeks, and you will in the Announcements area.
learn more about the population of adult learners you and
other adult education instructors work with. This information aligns with
Gagnes Events
Objectives: By the end of the module, you will be able to 1, 2, and 5.
identify the prevalence of low skills in the adult population of
the U.S
Activities:
You will
Review short presentations to orient you to course site and
topic
Participate in an ice-breaker discussion board
Read about the skill level of US adults
Module One
Task completed
I am not showing all of the separate pages with the different reading
materials to conserve space. All of them align with Gagnes Event 4.
Module One
Gagnes Events:6, 7, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module One
Learning Objective: Students will be able to list major components of at least one
adult learning theory.
Activities: Students will review the course resources for the week and will begin
working on their teacher reflection journals. They will post their first reflection on
a discussion board and will respond to at least two classmates posts.
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Module Two
Objectives: By the end of the module, you will be able to list Although not an official
major components of at least one adult learning theory. objective for this module, the
reflection journal will be
Activities: introduced, and its purpose
You will
and relevance to the
Review articles and fact sheets about adult learning theory,
students professional lives
Begin work on your reflection journal, which you will
continue to work on over the course of P2T, will be explained.
Post to a discussion board and respond to classmates.
Gagnes Events: 1, 2, 5, 9
Assignment: Reflection Journal Kellers ARCS: A, R
The purpose of a teacher reflection journal is to help teachers
identify elements of their practice that are working and those
that could be adjusted. As you learn more about relevant
theories and research, you will be able to integrate new ideas
Module Two
Task completed
I am not showing all of the separate pages with the different reading
materials to conserve space. All of them align with Gagnes Event 4.
Module Two
Gagnes Events: 4
Task completed Kellers ARCS: C
Module Two
Gagnes Events:3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module Three: Week 3
Activities: Students will first read a short overview of the module that describes
the objectives, goals, and assignment. This overview will also introduce the major
concepts for the week and will discuss the links across research in K-12,
postsecondary, and adult education. Students will then review other online
materials. They will continue to work on their teacher reflection journals, and they
will post to a discussion board and will respond to classmates.
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Module Three
Task completed
I am not showing all of the separate pages with the different reading
materials to conserve space. All of them align with Gagnes Event 4.
Module Three
Gagnes Events:3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module Four: Weeks 4, 5, and 6
Title: Teaching Practices (Week 4-General Strategies, Week 5-Reading, Week 6-Math)
Learning Objective: There are two main objectives for this module:
1. Students will identify at least one instructional practice that may be beneficial for
this population for general instruction and in reading and math and will discuss
the research supporting it.
2. Students will integrate online resources for adult learners, using at least one adult
learning theory or evidence-based practice to justify its inclusion, through a
lesson plan he or she develops.
Activities: Each week, students will review the materials and will participate in
discussion boards. They will continue to work on their reflection journals and will
develop a lesson plan. There is a core reading along with a video of a teacher in
practice plus materials to help them completed their lesson plans (e.g., to help them
integrate technology).
Assignments/Assessments: Students participation in the discussion will be assessed.
Initial postings are due by Thursday and responses by Sunday. Students lesson plans
are due by Sunday (11:59 PM) in Week 6 and will be posted on the discussion board.
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Module Four
Objectives: By the end of the module, you will be able to There is a short introduction
identify at least one general instructional practice that may be to the modules main
beneficial for your students and one practice for reading and one for
math and will be able to discuss research supporting it.
assignment (lesson plan).
integrate online resources for adult learners, using at least one adult The introduction relates the
learning theory or evidence-based practice to justify its inclusion. material to the students
professional experiences and
Activities:
You will helps to activate their existing
Review written materials and videos (e.g., of other instructors knowledge while showing the
teaching), topics connection to their
Post to discussion boards,
future practice.
Create a lesson plan, and
Continue working on your reflection journal.
Gagnes Events: 1, 2, 3, 5, 9
Assignment: Lesson Plan Kellers ARCS: A, R, S
Youve all taught multiple courses and have preferred approaches and
preferred topics (e.g., reading), and many of you have probably
wondered whether there are evidence-based approaches you could
integrate, and some of you may have even tried. In this assignment, you
will gain experience doing just this and will have a chance to give and get
peer feedback.
Module Four
Gagnes Events:4
Kellers ARCS: A
Module Four
Gagnes Events:3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module Four
Gagnes Events:2, 4, 5, 9
Kellers ARCS: C, R
Module Four
Gagnes Events:4
Kellers ARCS: A
Module Four
Gagnes Events:3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module Four
Task completed
Module Four
Gagnes Events:4
Kellers ARCS: A
Task completed
Module Four
Gagnes Events:3, 6, 7, 8, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module Four
Gagnes Events: 6, 7, 8, 9
Kellers ARCS: R, C, S
Module Five: Weeks 7
Learning Objective:. The objective of this module is for students to evaluate others
instructional practices according to adult learning theory or research. Students will
also prepare for next steps.
Activities: Students will review the course resources and prepare for their next
professional development steps. This includes creating a profile for LINCS, so theyre
part of an online community of adult education instructors, and review available
online professional development course and identify possible next courses. Students
will also post to the discussion board and finalize their reflection journals.
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Module Five
Gagnes Events: 1, 2, 4, 9
Task completed Kellers ARCS: A, C, S
Module Five
Task completed
Module Five
Task completed
Module Five
Peer-feedback Rubric
Peer-review Assignments
(see whose lesson plan you will review here)
Task completed
Module Five
Task completed
Module Five
Assignments