Have you or your program conducted and completed the analysis steps? Then, you are ready to begin the Backwards Design process for creating your course and developing learning goals, objectives, and ...

A new study captures the voices of adult learners and highlights ways higher education institutions can help them navigate unique challenges and provide needed support now and in the future. Between ...

Pedagogy that prioritizes persistence is not just good teaching--it’s a commitment to equity, access, and the transformative power of education Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the ...

Have you ever asked yourself, "Can I really motivate my learners, or can I only create the right conditions to inspire motivation?" Let’s explore what motivation is and how we can enhance it. When ...

Teaching the professionals: effective strategies for mature learners Adult students re-enter education with professional knowledge, time constraints and often a need to see direct benefits from their ...

Andragogy, a term initially coined by the German educator Alexander Kapp in 1833, was later popularized by American educator Malcolm Knowles. It signifies a shift in educational methods and practices, ...

Several years ago, I tried pursuing a second master's degree at an institution of higher learning with degree programs designed for traditionally aged students. My first master's was a successful ...

School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students ...

One of the looming concerns of higher education is the demographic cliff: the number of traditional college-aged students is set to peak in 2025 and then decline dramatically over the next several ...