As a response to technological developments and the changing landscape of the job market, people worldwide are continuously learning, upskilling, and retraining. This has led to educators of adult learners needing to develop engaging, meaningful courses that allow learners to apply their newly acquired knowledge in real-world situations.

Throughout this ExpertTrack, you’ll gain essential skills in creating and delivering courses that put the adult learner at the heart of your learning design.

Design and deliver engaging courses grounded in reflective practice

Student-centred approaches to teaching and learning have grown in popularity over the years. Focusing on reflective practice for both learners and educators, this approach encourages ongoing development and improvement as a guiding principle.

You’ll explore theories, models of practice, and strategies relevant to designing and delivering student-centred learning. This will equip you to develop inclusive, collaborative learning activities, using authentic and contextualised content.

Support a diverse learning process and ensure equity in learning and assessment

Positive learning environments are created by developing rapport with learners and building trust. By doing so, you can better support their diverse learning needs using fair assessment methods and relatable content.

You’ll examine a variety of teaching and learning models based on student-centred approaches and explore ways to engage learners with additional needs, with particular focus on embedding literacy and numeracy support into your teaching.

Explore assessment for learning techniques and improve learning outcomes

Using a range of assessment methods, including formative, competency-based, and alternative assessments, you’ll acquire the skills to monitor learner engagement, understanding, and progress.

By embedding reflective practice throughout your course design, you’ll be able to use the techniques you’ve learned throughout to adapt your practices as you go, ensuring a tailored and inclusive experience for every learner.

Learn from experts in Professional Development and Adult Learning at Wintec

Guided by world leaders in student-centred adult training, you’ll discover how to put these principles into practice, gaining the confidence to adapt frameworks and embed new approaches into your course designs. By doing so, you’ll improve educator and learner relationships, develop best practice strategies, and enhance learning outcomes.