]]>]]>I have a master's degree in higher education and administration and am currently more than half way through my doctorate in higher education and administration. During both my graduate degrees I focused on student learning and development. I was very familiar with the subject of this course and apply the information daily in my classroom. This course is very useful for all instructors working with adult learners (not just career college instructors). I will definitely recommend this course to my coworkers! It is critical that we understand that not all adult learners are created equal. Often we forget that students come to higher education with different previous experiences and most are not self-directed learners who have developed to the level we expect. This is apparent in both private and public higher education settings. Many college students today are unprepared for the higher education setting. It is critical that instructors understand this, and have a working knowledge of strategies to guide and assist these students. There is a great book that addresses this very issue called, "Academically adrift: Limited learning on college campuses". Great book, well worth the read!
]]>]]>I have a master's degree in higher education and administration and am currently more than half way through my doctorate in higher education and administration. During both my graduate degrees I focused on student learning and development. I was very familiar with the subject of this course and apply the information daily in my classroom. This course is very useful for all instructors working with adult learners (not just career college instructors). I will definitely recommend this course to my coworkers! It is critical that we understand that not all adult learners are created equal. Often we forget that students come to higher education with different previous experiences and most are not self-directed learners who have developed to the level we expect. This is apparent in both private and public higher education settings. Many college students today are unprepared for the higher education setting. It is critical that instructors understand this, and have a working knowledge of strategies to guide and assist these students. There is a great book that addresses this very issue called, "Academically adrift: Limited learning on college campuses". Great book, well worth the read!
