EDU 647 - Foundations of Adult Education (ACE)

3 Hour(s)

This course introduces students to a variety of concepts which serve as the foundation of the field of adult education. Topics covered include a definition of adult education, a historical overview of the field, participation and nonparticipation factors, adult education in formal and informal settings. The course also examines six theories of learning as they relate to adult education and begins building the foundation for a theory of adult learning.