John M. Dirkx, PhD

Course Information

• EAD 861: Adult Learning
• Adult Learning Module
• EAD 863: Training and Professional Development
• EAD 866: Teaching Strategies for Adults
• EADS 877: Academic program planning and evaluation in postsecondary education
• EAD 966: Advanced seminar on teaching and learning in postsecondary education: "Transformative dimensions of adult learning"
• EAD 955b: Field methods in educational administration: "Qualitative research methods in higher, adult and lifelong education"
• EAD 991b: Special topics in higher, adult and lifelong education: "Collaborative learning"

Relevant course papers (Please receive prior permission from the author before disseminating)

• " Understanding and Facilitating Experience-based Learning in Adult Education: THE Fourthought Model " Article presents a holistic, conceptual framework for understanding how we come to know the self through experience.
• " Nurturing soul in adult learning " Article argues for a more holistic conception of transformative learning by understanding of the self through spiritual, emotional, and mythological dimensions of experience.
• " Using Groups Effectively in Collaborative Learning " Article describes issues of group process and structure critical to effective use of collaborative learning with adults.

 

 

 

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