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Courses in adult education can help you learn instructional design, assessment strategies, and effective facilitation techniques. You can build skills in creating engaging learning experiences, understanding diverse learner needs, and applying various teaching methodologies. Many courses introduce tools like learning management systems, assessment software, and collaborative platforms that enhance the educational experience and support ongoing learner engagement.


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    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

    Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Neurology, Pedagogy, Anatomy, Language Disorders, Cell Biology, Physiology

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Climate change education

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Environment Health And Safety, Teaching, Social Studies, Systems Thinking, Biology, Collaboration

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    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Educational Materials, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children

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    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Intervention

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrƔs dominar temas difƭciles (Learning How to Learn)

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Time Management, Cognitive flexibility, Productivity, Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development

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    Peking University

    怊Health Education and Nursing Practice怋(å„åŗ·ę•™č‚²äøŽęŠ¤ē†å®žč·µ)

    Skills you'll gain: Health Education, Health Technology, Nurse Education, Nursing Care, Nursing, Nursing Management, Health Promotion, Nursing Practices, Patient Education And Counseling, Healthcare Ethics

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Tsinghua University

    Learn English

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Communication Strategies, Oral Comprehension

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    984 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    University Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Learning Theory

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes

    Skills you'll gain: Adult Education, Classroom Management, Communication, Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Training Programs, Teaching, Language Learning, Course Development, Intercultural Competence, Instructional Strategies, Research

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

    English Upper Intermediate B2.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Vocabulary, Trend Analysis, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Descriptive Statistics

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Science and Technology of China

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    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Lifelong Learning, Quick Learning, Adult Education, Problem Solving, Willingness To Learn, Learning Strategies, Brainstorming, Professional Development, Organizational Skills, Information Management

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular adult education courses

  • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
  • Climate change education:Ā Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support :Ā University of Cape Town
  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Aprendiendo a aprender: Poderosas herramientas mentales con las que podrĆ”s dominar temas difĆ­ciles (Learning How to Learn):Ā Deep Teaching Solutions
  • 怊Health Education and Nursing Practice怋(å„åŗ·ę•™č‚²äøŽęŠ¤ē†å®žč·µ):Ā Peking University
  • Learn English:Ā Tsinghua University
  • University Teaching:Ā The University of Hong Kong
  • Ensenyament de llengües i alfabetització de persones adultes:Ā Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • English Upper Intermediate B2.1:Ā UniversitĆ  di Napoli Federico II

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