CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND DISTIE EDUCATION
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Spring
SEMESTER 2008 COURSE RUTLINE
EDUC 351-3 (EDUCATION)
TEACHING THE OLDER ADULT
C100
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(S):
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 Thompson, W.
Mental Fitness for Life:
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Steps to Healthy Aging (Revised edition)
Key
Porter Books (2005)
REQUIREMENTS: Assignment 1 - article review (submitted online)
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15%
Midterm exam (submitted in print) ?
35%
Assignment 2- online discussion summary
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15%
Assignment 3 - final project (submitted in print)
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35%
REQUIREMENTS
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for
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Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csd_office@sfu.ca
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DELIVERY MODE:
Print
WebCT
Library video support (optional)
(see over for computer requirements)
MODE OF
DELIVERY NOTE:
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SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee ?
$40.00
Deposit for additional materials ?
$35.00
Note: Every distance course includes a CODE package containing assignment deadlines and other information. Please
pick it up at the Centre or ask that it be mailed when registering on g0SFLI.
1300 West Mall Centre ?
Web: www.sfu.ca/cde ?
Toll Free in Canada: 1.800.663.1411
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