Evergreen Valley College Course Outline of Record
Board Approval Date 5/13/2025
Revision Date
Effective Term: Spring, 2026
  1. Course Discipline and Number: EDIT 505
  2. Course Title: Adult Education Portfolio
  3. Units: .00
    Lecture Units:
    Lab Units: 0.00
  4. Catalog Description:
    Candidates will create a portfolio that includes the candidate’s personal teaching philosophy, two completed lesson plans, professional development plan based on the results of the Adult Education Teacher Competencies Self-Assessment, cover letter to prospective employers, current resume and Edjoin profile.
  5. Instruction Methodology: Laboratory/Studio/Activity
  6. Lecture Hours:
    Lab Hours: 3.00
    Total Contact Hours: 54.000
  7. Homework Hours: 0.00
    Total Outside of Class Hours: 0.00
  8. Total Student Learning Hours: 54.00
  9. Grading: Non-credit P/SP/NP
  10. Course None:
  11. Course Prerequisite:
  12. Course Corequisite:
  13. Repeatability: 03
  14. Transfer Status: Non-Transferable
  15. Learning Outcomes:
    1. Prepare a comprehensive portfolio of their skills and abilities for employment in adult schools in California
  16. Objectives:
    1. Develop and refine a personal teaching philosophy that reflects individual values, beliefs, and approaches to adult education
    2. Create two comprehensive lesson plans that align with instruction goals and demonstrate effective teaching strategies
    3. Develop a Professional Growth Plan
    4. Draft a tailored cover letter and update a professional resume suitable for prospective employers in the field of adult education.
    5. Obtain at least one letter of recommendation from a previous supervisor
    6. Compile all materials into a cohesive portfolio showcasing teaching philosophy, lesson plans, professional development strategies, and employment documents
  17. Course Lecture Content
  18. Course Lab Content

    This non-credit course with Pass/No Pass grading is based on successful completion of portfolio by the end of the course session.

  19. Methods of Evaluation
    1. Class Participation
    2. Final Exam/Project
    3. Portfolios

    Critical thinking example(s):
    N/A

  20. Textbooks
    1. Merriam, Sharan, B., and Brockett, Ralph, G. 2011. The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An introduction. Jossey-Bass
    2. Lempka, Scott. 2019. Prepared Interviewing for Educators: A Guide for Seeking Employment 2nd Edition. Routledge
    3. Fredericks, Anthony D. 2024. How To Write a Winning Resume With Examples and Template. Indeed
  21. Assignments
    Reading text, journals, and online resources Viewing videos

    Critical thinking example(s):
    N/A