Fall 2015 Course Schedule

K-State Olathe
Courses in Adult Education
EDLEA 838 Qualitative Research
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Kakali Bhattacharya
Mondays, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; September 14–December 7
(Class sessions will meet from 9/14/2015 to 11/16/2015)
KSIS Class #: 16851
This course is an overview of theoretical and philosophical
perspectives informing qualitative research. In addition, methods
(design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting) used in
qualitative research for educational settings are examined and
applied.
(Doctoral students should take this course at this time. It will not return to K-State
Olathe for two years.)
EDACE 886 Leading Adults in a Globalized
and Diverse World
EDACE 780 Introduction to Adult Education*
EDACE 847 Adult Learning and Motivation*
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Judy Favor
Tuesdays, 5:30– 9:30 p.m.; August 25–October 6
KSIS Class #: 15466
This is a foundation course that acquaints the student with the
diverse and evolving field of adult education. It provides a systematic
base for further studies in adult education. The broad purpose of
this course is to have students explore the scope and significance of
the field and its contributions to present-day learning in society. The
student should leave this course with the beginning perspective of
how adult education emerged, how it is presently changing, and how
it interrelates.
EDACE 837 Quality Programs and Staff
Management
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Staff
Wednesdays, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; August 26–October 7
KSIS Class #: 17571
This course will explore some leadership and management skills
critical to building a quality program. Students will identify their
leadership and management skills and strengths, how to solve
problems and delegate responsibility, how to deal with conflict and
problem employees, how to deal with dysfunctional staff and teams,
and what are some basic legal issues that need to be considered.
(This course must be completed for the Leadership Dynamics Graduate Certificate.)
EDACE 916 Foundations of Adult Education**
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Jane Fishback
Wednesdays, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
August 26; September 9, 23; October 7, 21; November 4, 11;
December 2
KSIS Class #: 17573
This course is designed to develop a critical understanding of adult
education in historical perspectives, contemporary institutions and
programs, teaching-learning process, administrative practices, and
conceptual roles.
(**This course is restricted to those admitted to the Doctoral program.)
coe.k-state.edu/adulted
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Susan Yelich Biniecki
Thursdays, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; August 27–October 8
KSIS Class #: 15469
This course provides an introduction to the foundations of adult
education leadership in the context of managing a culturally diverse
workforce. Concepts of globalization as well as cross-cultural and
international contexts as they relate to adult education leadership are
emphasized through theory to practice projects and research.
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Judy Favor
Tuesdays, 5:30– 9:30 p.m.; October 13–December 8
KSIS Class #: 15468
This course is an overview of significant learning and motivational
theories and the educational implications for adult educators.
Students will develop an awareness of what learning is and how it
occurs, examine current and developing concepts on learning and
motivation, and explore how adult learning is influenced by factors
such as gender, race, and socioeconomic class.
EDACE 886 Social Media and Adults in the
21st Century
(3 credit hours)
Instructor: Dr. Haijun Kang
Thursdays, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; October 15–December 10
KSIS Class #: 17572
This course exposes students to the most popular social media and
helps them understand the promise and challenge that social media
has brought to 21st century working adults. Example topics include
but not limited to Social Media and adult learning, Social Media in
the workforce, new technology literacy in 21st century, etc. Students
will have opportunity to experience the use of some of the social
media covered in the class and will also be given guidance on how to
conduct research on current social media.
* Required core course for M.S.
All courses meet at K-State Olathe,
22201 Innovation Drive, Olathe, KS 66061
For more information:
adultedolathe@k-state.ed
913-307-7415