Adult Learning

Adult Learning Resources

Adult Learning (39 Things we Know for Sure)  http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/adults-3.htm

Adult Learning Principles – http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees

Adult Learning Overview – Powerpoint presentation

Adult Learners – Individual Motivation

• My Motivation Style Activity
• My Personal Dispositions Activity

Adult Learning Sessions – Evaluation Forms

• Sample 1
• Sample 2

Assessment Strategies

• Assessing Learning Outcomes (self paced learning module in Powerpoint)
• Classroom Assessment Techniques
• Pre, Session & Final Assessment Strategies

Building Logic Models

• Guidelines and Framework for Developing a Basic Logic Model
• Logic Model Development Guide
• Logic Model Top Tips
• Logic Model Workbook
• Supporting Infants and Toddlers in Child Care: A Strategic Approach

CEU Content Development & Review Tool

• CEU Development & Review Tool (CEU-T)

CEU Session Charts & Samples

• Blank chart to outline CEU content
• A Healthier You
• Building Blocks in Online Learning
• Building Your Skills as an Administrator
• Challenging Behavior
• Creative Activities for Young Children
• Cultural Competence
• Designing Environments for  School Age Programs
• Family-Staff Partnerships
• Tips & Tools for College Education
• Weaving in Science & Math

Case Studies

Sample professional development case studies

Content Sources

Bredekamp, S. & Copple, C. (1997). Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs

www.naeyc.org

Child Care Information Exchange

http://www.ccie.com

Children’s Defense Fund

http://www.childrensdefense.org/site/PageServer?pagename=policyareas

FPG Child Development Institute

www.fpg.unc.edu

Elementary & Early Childhood Educational Resources

http://www.eric.ed.gov
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/

Early Childhood Research Quarterly (NAEYC’s Research Journal)

www.naeyc.org

McCormick Tribune Center for Early Childhood Leadership

http://cecl.nl.edu/research/rn.htm

NAEYC

http://www.nbcdi.org

National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse

http://www.childabuse.org

National Institute for Early Education Research

http://nieer.org/

NC Cooperative Extension

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/

NC Institute for Child Development Professionals

www.ncicdp.org

Smart Start Promising Practices Network

http://www.promisingpractices.net/program.asp?programid=116

Redleaf Press

http://www.redleafpress.org/

Scholastic Early Childhood Education Today

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/ect.htm

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center

http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc

Zero to Three

http://www.zerotothree.org

Financial Aid for Continuing Education

• CEU Financial Support from NC Community College Foundations

Ethical Codes of Conduct

• NAEYC Ethical Code of Conduct & Statement of Commitment
• NAEYC Supplement for Adult Educators
• National Afterschool Association (NAA) Code of Ethics

Evidence Base for CEUs

• Adult Learning Scholarly Articles: http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=adult+learning+principles&hl=en&as_sdt=0&as_vis=1&oi=scholart

• Best Practices in Instructional Design: http://www.instructionaldesign.org/

• Blooms Taxonomy
• Blooms Taxonomy Types of Questions

• Centers for Teaching & Learning:

• http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/teachtip.htm

• http://wings.buffalo.edu/provost/ctlr/resources/pod.htm

• NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Supplement for Adult Educators: http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ethics04.pdf

• NCATE Standards: http://www.ncate.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=FcHbf2B%2b670%3d&tabid=125

• Seven Principles of Good Practice: http://www.msu.edu/user/coddejos/seven.htm

• Websites with Evidence Based or Informed Models

Designing Professional Development Sessions

Announcement Sample (for CEUs): CEU announcement description

Best Practices in Instructional Design

http://www.instructionaldesign.org/

Blooms Taxonomy

Blooms Taxonomy Types of Questions

Carter, C. and Curtis, D.  The Art of Awareness: How Observation can Transform your Teaching.

Carter, C. and Curtis, D. Training Teachers. A Harvest of Theory and Practice.

Centers for Teaching & Learning:

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/teachtip.htm

Rand, Muriel K. Giving it Some Thought: Cases for Early Childhood Practice.

www.naeyc.org

Seven Principles of Good Practice

http://www.msu.edu/user/coddejos/seven.htm

Trainers Warehouse

www.trainerswarehouse.com

Citing Research Sources

APA Manual Resources, pg.51

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

APA Research Style Crib Sheet

http://www3.wooster.edu/psychology/apa-crib.html#Examples

Clearing House on Early Education and Parenting

http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu/poptopics/

LEARNNC

http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/citingsources

What is Scientifically Based Research: A Guide for Teachers

http://www.behavioralinstitute.org/FreeDownloads/TIPS/Scientifically%20Based%20Research%20vs%20Evidence%20based%20practices.pdf

Copyright Laws

US Copyright Office

http://www.copyright.gov/

Online Learning Tools

• Free computer training
• Am I ready for distance learning? (quiz)
• Distance learning calculator (figure out how much you save by learning online!)
• Guide to Distance Learning for Early Childhood Students
• Child Care Information Exchange Tools
• Distance Learning Dictionary

Online Teaching Tools

• Blooms Taxonomy
• Blooms Taxonomy Types of Questions
• Distance Learning Dictionary
• Ten Best Practices for Teaching Online
• Tips & Tools for Teaching Online (self-paced module in Powerpoint)

Social Media

• Blogs
• Facebook
• Socialnomics
• Social Media Revolution – Reaching Out Virtually
• Twitter

Video Clip Sources

• http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/resultsmatter/RMSeries/ConnectingLearningOpportunities.asp – free
• http://www.easternct.edu/cece/e-clips_main.html – free
• http://earlychildhoodcolorado.org/video/ – free
• http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/resources/cinema – free
• http://www.videatives.com/ – fee required

Additional Resources

Inquiry-based Teaching

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc076

National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy

http://www.ncsall.net/index.php?id=17

Resources for Early Childhood Educators as Learners

http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200707/ClusterResources.pdf

Seven Characteristics of Highly Effective Adult Learning Programs

http://www.newhorizons.org/lifelong/workplace/billington.htm

Seven Principles of Good Practice

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/7princip.htm

Teaching Tips & Learning Inventories

http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/guidebk/teachtip/teachtip.htm#learn

The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning

http://www.cael.org

Crosswalks Toolbox (FPG Child Development Institute)

http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~scpp/crosswalks/toolbox/

Why Education Matters

http://www.ncicdp.org/documents/Why_Education_Matters.pdf