| 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) |
To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. |
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| 2) |
To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. |
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| 3) |
To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). |
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| 4) |
To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). |
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| 5) |
To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. |
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| 6) |
To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. |
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| 7) |
To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. |
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| 8) |
To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. |
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| 9) |
To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. |
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| 10) |
To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. |
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| 11) |
To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. |
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| 12) |
To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |
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