CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDL.. TION

EDUC 351-3 (EDUCATION)

TEACHING THE OLDER ADULT ?

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This is a basic course in adult education for students from all disciplines, of particular interest to

those working (or preparing to work) with older adults. The goal is to assist students to develop

more effective strategies for meeting the needs of an aging population through education.

Prerequisite:

60

credit hours.

TEXT(S):

Brookfield, S. D.

(1986). Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning.

Jossey-Bass Inc. (Wiley).

Optional: Cusack, S. and Thompson.

(2003). Mental Fitness for Lift.

Key Porter Books.

REQUIREMENTS:

Article review ?

157o

Self-directed learning contract

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57o

Take-home midterm examination

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407o

Final project

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407o

7/2/2004

REQUIREMENTS NOTE:

Please see exam schedule in Registration Timetable.

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must

contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities

(604-291-3112

or

csdo@sfu.ca ).

DELIVERY MODE:

Print

Video support (optional)

MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:

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Course materials and service fee $40.00

Deposit for additional materials ?

$25.00

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1300 West Mall Complex

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Phone: 604-291-3524 ?

Toll free in BC: 1-800-663-1411

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Fax: 604-291-4964

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Website:

www.sfu.ca/cde