Allows practitioners to develop the decision making, problem solving, communications, motivation, and conflict management skills for team building, consensus building, and group leadership. Education Management 3 Semester hours. A comprehensive overview of competencies of high performing educational organizations and managers at all levels. This capacity-building course builds on the leadership framework by exploring organizational theory and the administrative functions necessary to manage and lead organizations. Adult and Community Education in a Changing Society 3 Semester hours.
Special emphasis is placed on the role of lifelong learning in a rapidly changing society.
Philosophy, principles, and practices in designing, implementing and evaluating programs and curricula for adults in a wide variety of settings. An examination of the issues, concerns and best practice in the provision of continuing educational opportunities for the older adult. Education for Exceptional Adults 3 Semester hours. The motivation, experiences, and uniqueness of adult basic education students are considered. Practical and theoretical bases for creative learning programs are stressed.