introduction to the first class of ADLT 606, VCU

1. Design and Delivery of Adult Learning Programs ADLT 606 Dr. Terry Carter, tjcarter@vcu.edu August 30, 2011

2. Agenda

4. August 30

7. Retention & Learning 30% Average percent of retention of material after 24 hours for each instructional method (Sousa, 2001) Lecture Reading Audio-Visual Demonstration Discussion Group Practice by Doing Teach Others 5% 50% 75% 90% 20% 10%

9. Caffarella’s Interactive Program Planning Model Interactive Model of Program Planning Building a Solid Base of support Identifying Program Ideas Sorting and Prioritizing Program Ideas Developing Program Objectives Designing Instructional Plans Devising Transfer of Learning Plans Formulating Evaluating Plans Making Recommendations and Communicating Results Preparing Budgets and Marketing Plans Coordinating Facilities and On-site Events Discerning the Context Selecting Formats, Schedules, and Staff Needs

10. Vella’s Assumptions about Learners and the Learning Process

12. Vella’s 7 Steps for Planning Instruction

13. Three Graded Assignments