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Special Topics in Adult Education: Ethical Issues


Description
In this three-hour course, teachers will consider the ethical challenges faced by adult educators in the classroom.

Instructional objectives: To achieve this goal, teachers will

-identify and describe ethical issues for adult educators;
-review a variety of decision making models;
-examine a variety of codes of ethics for adult educators;
-respond to case studies on ethical problems;
-explain the role of the adult educator as a mentor.

Once you register for this course, you have 30 days to complete it.

Course Number: 600 Name of elective cou...: Special Topics in Adult Education: Ethic...

Content
  • Introduction
  • Introduction
  • A. Video Lesson: Introduction to the Course
  • B. Video Lesson: How to Navigate the Talent LMS
  • C. Reading: Course Manual: Special Topics in Adult Education: Ethical Dilemmas
  • D. Reading: Rules of Engagement
  • E. Reading: Your Instructor
  • F. Reading: Instructional Goal and Objectives
  • Section 1: ETHICAL ISSUES FOR ADULT EDUCATORS
  • Section 1: ETHICAL ISSUES FOR ADULT EDUCATORS
  • 1.1 Read: The Difference between Ethics and Law
  • 1.2 Read: The Difference Between Ethics and Morals
  • 1.3 Video Lesson: Ethical Issues for Adult Educators, Part I
  • 1.4 Power Dynamics as taught by Rodney Dangerfield
  • 1.5 Video Ethical Issues for the Adult Educator, Part II
  • 1.6 Video Lesson: A Question of Boundaries
  • 1.7 Video Lesson: Ethical Issues for the Adult Educator, Part III
  • 1.8 Video Lesson: Ethical Issue for Adult Educators, Part IV
  • 1.9 Video Lesson: Ethical Issues for Adult Educators, Part V
  • 1.10 Writing: Your Personal Ethical Challenges
  • Section 2: DECISION MAKING MODELS
  • Section 2: DECISION MAKING MODELS
  • 2.1 Reading: Ethical Decision Making Models
  • 2.2 Video Lesson: Ethical Decision Making: Rushworth Kidder
  • 2.2 Video Lesson: Rushworth Kidder Speaks
  • Section 3: CODES OF ETHICS FOR ADULT EDUCATORS
  • SectIon 3: CODES OF ETHICS FOR ADULT EDUCATORS
  • 3.1 Read: The Purpose of a Code of Ethics
  • 3.2 Video Lesson: Do Teachers of Adults Need a Code of Ethics?
  • 3.3 Video Lesson: Do Codes of Ethics Work?
  • 3.4 Reading: A Code of Ethics for Adult Educators
  • 3.5 Reading: Another Code of Ethics for Adult Educators
  • 3.6 Reading: The REEA Code of Conduct
  • 3.7 Reading: More on Codes of Ethics
  • 3.8 Assignment: Write Your Own Ten Commandments
  • Section 4: CASE STUDIES
  • Section 4: CASE STUDIES
  • 4.1 Reading: Case Studies
  • 4.2 Video Lesson: Case Study #1--Analysis
  • 4.3 Video Lesson: Case Study #1--Solutions
  • 4.4 Video Lesson: Case Study #2
  • 4.5 Writing: It's Your Turn
  • Section 5: THE ADULT EDUCATOR AS A MENTOR
  • Section 5: THE ADULT EDUCATOR AS A MENTOR
  • 5.1 Video Lesson: The Role of Adult Educators
  • 5.2 Video Lesson: Can We Make a Difference?
  • 5.3 Video and Writing Assignment: Educating Rita
  • 5.4 Video Lesson: A Teacher of Ethics Teaches a Lesson to Father and Son
  • CONCLUSION
  • CONCLUSION
  • H. Parting Thoughts
  • I. Additional Resources
  • J. Getting Credit for This Course
  • K. Now it's your turn. Please provide some feedback.
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Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever