Course Description
This course introduces the ADDIE program design model, and focuses specifically on the related concepts of needs assessment, learning outcomes and assessing learning. Learners will explore a variety of needs assessment types that are commonly used in adult learning contexts, how the information gathered then informs the outcomes and what participants will be able to do after the learning experience. Learners will also design formative and summative assessments that serve to measure the learning that has taken place, completing the design cycle process.
Course Outline
- Module 1: The ADDIE Model and Needs Assessment
- Module 2: SMART Learning Outcomes
- Module 3: Assessing Learning
What You Will Learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- describe the components of adult education and learning
- describe the ADDIE program design cycle
- define needs assessment
- identify the various tools of needs assessments and in which contexts they are useful
- develop SMART competency-based learning outcomes to measure skills and achievements
- develop instructional methods and activities to align with your outcomes
- define assessment
- explain the usefulness of different methods of assessments
- explain the connection between needs assessment, learning outcomes and assessments
- develop an assessment plan that aligns with your learning outcomes
Microcredential
This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.
Learn more about this Adult Education microcredential on our website.
Notes
For assistance or more information, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
Recommended For
- Those interested in working in the field of adult education (training, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
- Those interested in designing learning programs for adults.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Adult Education : Required
- Non-Credit Diploma in Professional and Leadership Studies : Elective Program - Adult Education and Training
Janice MacInnis has worked in the field of adult learning for over 25 years. Her most recent role was Manager of Organizational Health at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, enhancing both the health of employees and the health of the university as a workplace. In addition to individual wellness offerings, Organizational Health promoted practices that support productive and engaging workplaces and a positive institutional culture. Janice assisted groups and departments with workplace improvement strategies and presented on a wide range of topics. She is a natural collaborator, priding herself on getting things done by forging partnerships and synergies with obvious, and less obvious, individuals and groups. She has a Commerce degree and a Certificate in Adult Education from Dalhousie University, as well as a Masters of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University.