Assessment Description

Knowledge of adult learning theories provides a foundation for understanding teaching and learning. An effective teacher can apply theoretical knowledge to the everyday classroom, whether it is in a traditional or online learning environment.

For this assignment, select a topic within your content area that you anticipate teaching. Create a 500-750 word instructional outline describing how you will teach your chosen topic. Include the following in your outline:

• A brief summary of information about your chosen topic and how you intend to teach it.
• One student engagement strategy from your Topic 4 assignment that would assist in teaching your chosen topic and how it would be implemented.
• One of the best practices identified in your Topic 5 assignment that would be appropriate for teaching your chosen topic and how it would be implemented.
• One technology tool from your Topic 6 assignment that could be used to assist in collaboration in this topic and how it would be implemented.
• Two recommended best practices for incorporating technology tools when teaching your chosen topic, appropriate for both traditional and online learning environments.

In addition, write a 250-500 word rationale evaluating how your instructional outline aligns with adult learning theories in both traditional and online learning environments.  

Support your findings with 2-3 scholarly resources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.