Emphasis on application of instructional techniques. Diagnosis, teaching and planning of curriculum and materials for readers with exceptionalities. Clinical experience with elementary, middle and secondary students. Provides an overview of adult development models and their implication for learning and teaching. Explores the application of learning theory to adults.
Students pursue a research project related to adult learning.
Examines a variety of tools and techniques of instruction with particular focus on the adult learner. A range of traditional and nontraditional, standard and innovative teaching strategies are explored. The core characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of each instructional method are examined. Strategies for overcoming barriers to learning, presented by a diverse classroom situation, and building on diversity for a more effective learning situation are explored. The culminating project work must be characterized by originality and the promise of benefit to both the student and those served by the student.