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Understanding the Adult Learner (Online)
This course is currently at registration capacity; register below to join the waiting list.
Course Description:
This course examines how adults learn and the implications for adult literacy programs. It explores unique characteristics of adult learners; adult motivation, needs, and self-concept, and their effect on learning; adult development; and implications for effective teaching. The course takes place entirely online and runs for four consecutive weeks. Weekly participation is required, though participants may, during a given week, log in whenever they wish. Two live webinars will be scheduled during the course, with a makeup option offered to accommodate time conflicts. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of participation (14 hours); they are also eligible to apply to CSUS for 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) if they wish.
Goal:
The goal of this course is to help participants gain a general understanding of adult learning and development so that they can design and deliver instruction that is responsive to the needs of adult learners.
Registration Information:
There is no registration fee to participate. CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees; agency/work email address required at registration to confirm eligibility.
Registered participants will receive final confirmation and details by Friday, July 24, 2026. Waitlisted participants will also receive an update regarding their enrollment status by that date.
Contact Information:
Please contact calpro@air.org with any questions.