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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 2006 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC 351-3 (EDUCATION)
TEACHING THE OLDER ADULT
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Education 351 is a basic course in adult education, with the focus on the older adult learner. Theory is
drawn from mainstream adult education literature, supplemented by theory and principles of effective
practice in teaching older adults. No matter what your passion, particular interest, or professional goal,
we assume you have an interest in some aspect of education. The course goal is to develop your
knowledge and understanding of older adult learners, whose numbers are increasing. The odds are
that you may even be one of them yourself.
PREREQUISITE:
60 credit hours.
TEXT(S):
Brookfield, S. D. and Preskill, S.
Discussion as a Way
of
Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Democratic
Classrooms (2nd ed).
Jossey-Bass. (2005).
Cusack,
S. and
ThomR05).
on,
W.
Mental Fitness for Life: 7 Steps to Healthy Aging (2nd ed).
Key
Porter Books.
REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1 - article review (submitted online) ?
15%
Midterm exam (submitted in print)
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357o
Assignment 2- online discussion summary
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15%
Assignment 3 - final project (submitted in print)
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357o
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
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DELIVERY MODE:
Print
WebCT
Library video support (optional)
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee
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$40.00
Deposit for additional materials
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$25.00
Note:
Every distance course includes a CODE package containing assignment deadlines and other
information. Please pick it up or ask that it be mailed when registering on goSFLI.
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1300 West Mall Centre
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Phone:
604-291-3524
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1-800-663-1411
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Fax: 604-291-4964
Last updated: 6/27/2006
Web: www.sfu.ca/cde
