Adult Learning & Technology Outcomes

For the Master’s in Education: Adult & Continuing Education Specialization

Academic Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of knowledge related to the nature, function and scope of adult and continuing education; historical, philosophical and sociological foundations; adult learning and development; program processes including planning, delivery, and assessment/evaluation.
Practical Competence: Students will demonstrate the ability to translate academic knowledge into expert practice related to their professional roles and specialized areas of interest.
Reflective Inquiry: Students will demonstrate a reflective stance toward their professional practice and competence with diverse, critical and global perspectives and key tools of inquiry related to this field of study.
Democratic Commitment: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between adult and continuing education and the complex process of democracy and a commitment to pursue this process with a focus on equal learning opportunities.
Professional Engagement: Students will demonstrate intellectual engagement with adult and continuing education practices through creative and scholarly pursuits, participation in professional associations, and related activities.

Benchmarks

I. Admission

Transcript evaluation for undergraduate degree completion (a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate cumulative
Three letters of recommendation (recent and submitted from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional abilities)
A personal statement (demonstrating commitment to working within the values, perspectives and practice arenas of Adult and Continuing Education)
A current academic resume
An academic essay (demonstrating advanced competency in areas necessary for graduate work, e.g. critical thinking, communication skills, information literacy)

II. Mid-program Evaluation

ADED 5450 (Short Course in Portfolio Development)(ITEC 5480 Short Course in Portfolio Development): One credit hour course to be taken mid way through the program (between 15 – 18 credit hours) and after completion of the following courses: ADED 5020 (Survey of Adult Education), ADED 5050 (Learning Theories for Educators), ADED 5260 (Education Issues in Race, Class and Gender), ADED 5610 (Planning and Evaluation of Instructional Systems), EDRE 5530 (Introduction to Education Research)
Electronic Portfolio Development
Individual Progress Report (self-evaluation) received 8 weeks prior to the beginning of the portfolio and capstone courses. Work on the portfolio should begin with the student’s first classes, should be electronic in nature, and currently the NVU software (free download from http://www.nvu.com/index.php ) is recommended.
The following should be included in the Portfolio:
1. Reflective SummarySample questions: How has the program thus far impacted professional growth and development? What additional academics/ experiences/learning opportunities are necessary to meet the five Outcomes?
2. Five Assignments or Projects - For each inclusion, students: (1) select the assignment or project that demonstrates growth toward one or more of the Outcomes; (2) provide the original document with any and all feedback/grading rubrics/etc. from the professor who assigned the work; (3) comment on their perception of how this effort reflects progress toward meeting one or more of the outcomes; and (4) write a minimum half page reflection of what they learned from this work and the feedback they received. The five assignments or projects must come from at least three different courses.
3. APA Abstracts & Critiques - Students will write 4 abstracts of research/academic scholarly work and 4 critiques of professional case studies or problem situations. Sources of abstracts could include texts, book chapters, journal articles on a theme topics identified by the student. Students shall include annotated bibliographies of supportive professional/theoretical works. Each abstract and critique will include the APA formatted citation. These may be abstracts or critiques used for another course or they may be references reviewed for other assignments or projects, but should include the students reflection of the work and its value. These abstracts and critiques must be independent summaries and students are to be reminded of the constraints of fair use and plagiarism. These abstracts/critiques become resources students can use to complete Benchmark III
Program of Study: Students will prepare and submit a completed, approved Program of Study.

III. Exit

Capstone papers, presentation, and examination
Final Portfolio

MASTER OF ARTS

ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CHECKLIST

Name: _____________________________ Advisor: ___________________________

GRADUATE SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

EDRE 5530

Introduction to Education Research (3)

PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE BASE

(18 hours required)

Learning and Instruction

	ADED 5050	Learning Theories for Educators (3)
	ITEC 5160	Instructional Design

General Foundations

	ADED 5260	Educational Issues in Race Class and Gender (3)
	ADED 5020	Survey of Adult Education (3)

Leadership and Practice

	ADED 5610	Planning and Evaluation of Instructional Systems (3)
	ADED 5580	Supervised Internship (3)

ADVANCED ADED COURSES

(Should complete the ADED program knowledge base before taking these courses. Minimum nine hours available in advanced or elective courses. As agreed upon by advisor.)

	ADED 5240	Teaching Adults (3)
	ADED 5440	Information Technology (3)
	ADED 5710	International and Comparative Education (3)
	ADED 5510	Adult Education Movement (1-3)

OTHER SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

	ITEC 5550	Theory of Change (3)
	ITEC 5020	Technology and Distance Education
	ADED 5440	Information Technology (3)

CAPSTONE (Option B)

	ADED 5090	Master’s Capstone (3)
	ITEC 5480	Portfolio Development (1)

TOTAL HOURS _________

(Minimum 34 hours to graduate with MS in Instructional Technology)

Adult Learning & Technology Outcomes

Benchmarks

I. Admission

II. Mid-program Evaluation

III. Exit

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