100857: Spirituality in Adult Learning, Development, and Higher Education

About the Course:

This course provides a brief overview of the role of spirituality in adult development and learning. Cultural issues are discussed in their relation to spirituality and their implications in the system of higher education. The course is based on two articles, “Spirituality in Adult and Higher Education” and “Adult Education: Implications for Adult Education”.

Author

Elizabeth J. Tisdell; Michele Naylor - ERIC Clearinghouse

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for educators and health care professionals who seek knowledge about the role of spirituality in adult learning and development. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Define and describe the process of tending to spirituality in learning.

2. Explain how spirituality is influenced by culture and how spiritual considerations can guide development in people.

3. Be able to apply developmental and sequential models of growth and learning to work with adult learners.