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i. Course Title: EE 208-Adult Learning and Development
ii. Course Aim: the course aim is to enable students develop skills necessary for planning and implementing adult learning and development programs
iii. Course Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course students should be able to:
\u2022 Describe basic concepts, philosophies and theories of adult learning and development
\u2022 Identify roles of adult education in the development of Tanzanian communities
\u2022 Plan for effective adult learning among various communities
\u2022 Apply learning theories in real life situations
iv. Subject status: Core
v. Credit rating: 9 Credits
vi. 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 Content:
Pedagogical and andragogical approaches to learning. The role of adult education in development.Applying learning theory in extension work.Influences on adult learning theory.Planning for learning.Adult learning patterns. Teaching methods and learning. Philosophies of adult education and learning.Principles and theories of adult education in development. Profiles of adult learners, learning abilities and difficulties, learning theory as applied to adults, sociological .Context for adult learning, participation levels and barriers to participation.
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 analysing selected case studies of selected problems\/issues and demonstrate level of articulation and proficiency through their participation in seminar presentations.<\/p>\n
viii. 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.<\/p>\n
ix. 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.<\/p>\n
x. Reading List
Griff, F. (2004). Dimensions of Adult Learning: Adult Education and Training in a Global Era. Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.
Ross, O. T. (2002). Self-directed Learning in Adulthood: A Literature Review. ERIC database. Morehead State University.
Kilgore, D. W. (2001). Critical and Postmodern Perspective on Adult Learning. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 89, 53-61.
Merriam, S. B., & Caffarella, R. S. (1999). Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide. (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Knowles, M. S. (1980). The Modern Practice of Adult Education: From Pedagogy to Andragogy. (2nd ed.) New York: Cambridge Books.
Knowles, M.S. (1984). \u201cIntroduction: The Art and Science of Helping Adults Learn\u201d In Andragogy in Action by M.S. Knowles et al. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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