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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Contemporary Adult Learning Theories in Practice
3/23/202612:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Event Description
Delivered by experts from the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia
Course Description:
Grounded in contemporary adult learning research, this session helps participants design meaningful learning experiences that foster reflection, skill development, and sustained behavior change. The workshop connects theory to practice through experiential, transformational, and learner-centered approaches that strengthen leadership development outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Presenters:
Emily Saunders, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
Brendon Leahy, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.
Course Description:
Grounded in contemporary adult learning research, this session helps participants design meaningful learning experiences that foster reflection, skill development, and sustained behavior change. The workshop connects theory to practice through experiential, transformational, and learner-centered approaches that strengthen leadership development outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Apply key adult learning theories to leadership program design
- Create learner-centered environments that support engagement and relevance
- Integrate experiential and transformational learning techniques into program delivery
- Strengthen participant learning outcomes and long-term impact
- Connect leadership learning to real-world community application
Presenters:
Emily Saunders, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
Brendon Leahy, Ph.D., J.W. Fanning Leadership Institute, University of Georgia
This course is included in ALP's Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation curriculum but is open to anyone eager to deepen their leadership knowledge, regardless of whether they are pursuing the CCLP designation.