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PSE 6670: PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE ADULT LEARNER
TROY UNIVERSITYSpring 2009
NOTE: Students should be aware that this course is NOT
equivalent to PSY 6631. See your
advisor if you have any questions about appropriate
substitutions.
Instructor: Janet McNellis, Ph.D.
324 Hawkins Hall670-5649
[email protected]
Office Hours: Monday, Friday: 8:45 11:45
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:45 11:45
Other times available by appointment
Semester Hours: 3.0
Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing
Approved Delivery Models: (1) on-site (2) live interactive
teleconferencing (3) internet course
Catalog Course Description: An in-depth study of research
findings and philosophical
concepts related to the nature of adult learners and learning
process; principles of motivation and
effective instructional design geared toward adult learners; and
social and cultural influences on
adult learning. Emphasis will be given to the understanding of
critical and variable attributes ofadult learners
Goals and Objectives of Course:
1. Synthesize a personal understanding of the adult learner.
a) Identify essential principles associated with adult
learning.
b) Understand a variety of psychological concepts related to
adult learners.
c) Create a personal definition of the adult learner based on
the literature, classdiscussion, and personal observations.
2. Apply your personal understanding of the adult learner to
psychological thought andcontextual factors influencing adult
learning.
a) Explain ideas in the field of psychology that assist in
understanding the adult learner.
b) Relate the impact of individual differences, situational
differences, and learningpurposes on adult learning.
c) Apply knowledge of social and cultural influences of adult
learners.
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Required Texts:
Merriam, S. B. (ed.) (latest edition). The new update on adult
learning theory: New directions
for adult and continuing education, No. 89. Jossey-Bass, ISBN #
0-7879-5773-9
Additional on-line reading will be assigned in class.
Recommended Text:
Publication manual of the American psychological association
(latest edition). Washington,
DC: American Psychological Association
Course Requirements and Evaluation:
Note: All grades will be posted on Blackboard.
1)Reading Questions: Students will answer reading questions for
each chapter. Questions willbe posted on Blackboard. Students must
type their answers, double-spaced, and must turn in
their answers during the assigned class period. A late paper
will receive one point off for each
day that it is late. Points for each question: 5. Total possible
points: 100
2)Presentation: Each student will do a 10-minute presentation on
an aspect of adult learning.
Topics and presentation formats will be discussed in class.
Total possible points: 50
3)Attendance: Attendance points will be given for each class
other than the first and the last.
Students will be graded on the amount that they actively
participate in the class, as well as on
their physical presence. Students who are absent from a class
for ANY reason will receive noattendance points for that day unless
they complete a make-up assignment. Students must
contact the instructor by the day after the missed class to
receive the make-up assignment and
due date. Points for each day: 4. Total possible points: 60.
4)Final Exam: A cumulative Final Exam will be administered
during the last class period. The
Final will consist of essay questions designed to measure the
extent to which the students have
achieved the objectives of the course. Possible points: 100
Grading Scale
279 - 310 A248 - 278 B
217 - 247 C
186 - 216 D185 and below F
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Any student whose disabilities
fall with ADA mustinform the professor at the beginning of the term
of any special needs or equipment necessary to
accomplish the requirements for this course. Students who have
or may be dealing with a
disability or learning difficulty should speak with the
professor, contact the office of the Adaptive
Needs Program. Various accommodations are available through the
Adaptive Needs Program.
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ABSENCE POLICY:
UNIVERSITY POLICYIn registering for classes at TROY students
accept
responsibility for attending scheduled classes and completing
assignments on time, and
for contributing to class discussion and exploration of ideas. A
student will be excused
for class absence for circumstances beyond the students control
or to attend a requireduniversity activity.
FACULTY POLICYFaculty members may levy academic penalties upon
unexcused
absences, as long as these are explained in the syllabus of the
course provided students at
the beginning of the term.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Both faculty and
students are responsible for meeting all assigned classes. In
the event of inclement
weather, faculty and students will be expected to attend classes
as usual as long as theymay do so without risking peril to
themselves or to others. During periods of inclement
weather, faculty and students will not be penalized for absences
dictated by perilousconditions. In sever cases of inclement weather
or other emergency conditions, the Officeof the Provost will
announce cancellation of classes through the local and regional
media
as well as through the Universitys web site.
INCOMPLETE WORK POLICY: University policy states that an
incomplete may be reported
for students whose progress in a course has been satisfactory
(e.g. the student is passing
the course), but who are unable to receive a final grade because
of circumstances beyond
their control. An incomplete must be cleared by the next term of
enrollment, or onecalendar year, whichever comes first. An
incomplete which is not removed during the
specified time limit automatically becomes an F.
CHEATING POLICY: A student may be disciplined, up to and
including suspension and
expulsion from the University if they are found in violation of
the Standards of Conduct. See
Standards of Conduct in the Graduate Bulletin.
