Methods of Adult Education

 

  1. Course Title: EE 303- METHODS OF ADULT EDUCATION
  2. Course Aim: The aim of the course is to impart knowledge and skills to students that will help them to work with adult learners and to use the appropriate methods and techniques as they undertake their extension work.
  • iii. Course Expected Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

  • Describe basic concepts, philosophies and principles regarding methods of adult education
  • Apply those principles in various adult education settings
  • Plan for adult education programmes
  • Evaluate various adult education programmes
  1. Subject status: Core
  2. Credit rating: 9 Credits
  3. Total hours spent: 90 hours

                                                            Lecture                                    36 hours

Seminars/Tutorials                   18 hours

Practical                                  9 hours

Assignment                             9 hours

Independent Research                        18 hours

Pre-requisite:             None

  • vii. Course Contents:

Concepts in adult education and adult learning. Characteristics of adult learners. Conventional extension methods used in adult education. Adult education programme planning. Theoretical and conceptual perspectives in planning and evaluating educational programmes for adults. Theory on adult learning in formal, non formal and informal education settings. Forms of organization of adult education. Continuing education and self -reliance Farmer training. Role of Folk Development Colleges and Farmer Extension Centers.

 

Practical: Case studies will be used to develop practical skills. These will be complimented, where necessary and where financial resources allow, with field trips to relevant sites. Alternatively, candidates will be involved in analyzing selected case studies of selected problems/issues and demonstrate level of articulation and proficiency through their participation in seminar presentations.

 

  • Teaching and Learning Activities

Teaching will involve lectures, practical, group assignments and seminar presentations, individual assignments to capture self- reading. Use of case studies in teaching for some practical aspects will be employed.

  1. Assessment Methods

The assessments will be through continuous assessments were written timed tests (theory and practical), quizzes, seminar presentation, practical reports, and submission of individual/group assignment papers will be used. The assessment will also include final University written examination.

 

  1. Reading List:

Knowles, M.S. (1980). The Modern Practice of Adult Education. Revised Edition. Chicago: Association Press/Follett

Knowles, M.S. (1984). “Introduction: The Art and Science of Helping Adults Learn”                      In Andragogy in Action by M.S. Knowles et al. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

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