BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| CET4054 | Adult Education | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor NEŞE UYANIK |
| 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; • Describe main terminology in the field and differences between those terms • Explain the principles of adult education • Explain the methods and techniques used in adult education • Know the historical development of educational activities for adults. • Understand the needs of adult learners and design instruction accordingly • Understand the basics of program development and assesment for adult education • Recognize the importance and impact of adult education practices in adults themselves as well as in the society • Outline various contemporary adult education practices |
Course Content
| A study of and practice about education of adults. History, content, context, aims, methods, theories and politics of adult education. Adult psychology and concept of andragogy. Education as a life-long process. Adult education policies and practices. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Basic foundations of adult education | Jarvis Ch.1 Merriam & Brockett Ch.1 |
| 2) | Variance in terminoogy: from adult education to lifelong learning | Jarvis Ch.2 Merriam & Brockett Ch.4 |
| 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 |
| 5) | The adult learner and adult learning: methods and theories (cont.) | Jarvis Ch.3-4 Merriam & Brockett Ch.2-6 |
| 6) | Methods and theories of teaching adults | Jarvis Ch.5-6 Merriam & Brockett Ch.5 |
| 7) | Methods and theories of teaching adults (cont.) | Jarvis Ch.5-6 Merriam & Brockett Ch.5 |
| 8) | Contemporary & universal approaches to adult education | Jarvis Ch.7 Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8 |
| 9) | Contemporary & global approaches to adult education (cont.) | Jarvis Ch.7 Merriam & Brockett Ch.7-8 |
| 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 |
| 13) | Professional preparation of teachers of adults | Jarvis Ch.11 Merriam & Brockett Ch.9 |
| 14) | The future of adult education | Merriam & Brockett Ch.11 |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Jarvis, P. (2004). “Adult Education and Lifelong Learning: Theory and Practice”(3rd Ed.), RoutledgeFalmer, London. • Merriam, S.B.; Brockett, R.G. (2007). “The Profession and Practice of Adult Education: An Introduction”. Jossey-Bass, CA. |
| References: | Yok/None |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload | 138 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | 3 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 4 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 2 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 3 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | 3 |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 3 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 3 |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 3 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 2 |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 3 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 3 |