ECONOMICS
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	Spring	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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
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

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)	As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.
2)	He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning.
3)	Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.
4)	Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.
5)	Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions.
6)	Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.
7)	Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions.
8)	Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods.
9)	In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.
10)	Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.
11)	Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.