Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor NEŞE UYANIK
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
There is no recommended optional program component. |
Course Objectives: |
• To introduce the students with the basics of adult education and learning
• To develop a general understanding regarding the theories, policies, practices, content, history and methodology in adult education in the national and international context. |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Basic foundations of adult education |
Jarvis Ch.1
Merriam & Brockett Ch.1
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2) |
Variance in terminoogy: from adult education to lifelong learning |
Jarvis Ch.2
Merriam & Brockett Ch.4
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3) |
History of Adult Education |
Merriam & Brockett Ch.3 |
4) |
The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories |
Jarvis Ch.3-4
Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6
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5) |
The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories (cont.) |
Jarvis Ch.3-4
Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6
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6) |
Methods and theories of teaching adults |
Jarvis Ch.5-6
Merriam & Brockett Ch.5
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7) |
Methods and theories of teaching adults (cont.) |
Jarvis Ch.5-6
Merriam & Brockett Ch.5
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8) |
Contemporary & universal approaches to adult education |
Jarvis Ch.7
Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8
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9) |
Contemporary & global approaches to adult education (cont.) |
Jarvis Ch.7
Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8
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10) |
Assesment and evaluation in adult education |
Jarvis Ch.8 |
11) |
Curriculum and programme planning in adult education |
Jarvis Ch.9 |
12) |
Practice, theory and research in adult education |
Jarvis Ch.10
Merriam & Brockett Ch.10
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13) |
Professional preparation of teachers of adults |
Jarvis Ch.11
Merriam & Brockett Ch.9
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14) |
The future of adult education |
Merriam & Brockett Ch.11 |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. |
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2) |
Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. |
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3) |
Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives |
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4) |
Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). |
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5) |
Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. |
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6) |
Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). |
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7) |
Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. |
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8) |
Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. |
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9) |
To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |
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