This course will focus on the journey of an ALS learner from entry to exit. Topics that will be included are learner mapping and enrollment, learner screening, placement, understanding the various contexts of the ALS learners, providing support for the ALS learners, the ALS learner as an independent and self-directed learner, and learner pathways and exits.

This course will focus on the ALS learning environment, curriculum and materials, catering to diverse learners, facilitating teaching and learning in diverse settings, alignment of competencies and assessment, constructing rubrics and rating scales, feedback, coaching and mentoring as an instructional strategy, assessment and certification.