Last updated: January 21, 2005 @ 08:53AM

Education - Adult Education

Director
W. Richard Bond

Co-ordinator
Sandra Plavinskis

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Janie Hodson

905-688-5550, extension 3971
Shaver 105
http://adult.ed.brocku.ca

The Centre for Adult Studies and Distance Learning offers a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education as well as a Certificate in Adult Education.

The program is designed to enhance the abilities of individuals working with, or aspiring to work with, adult populations in a variety of educational/training contexts.

The Bachelor of Education in Adult Education program does not lead to an Ontario Certificate of Qualification. Those interested in a teaching career in Ontario are advised to refer to the Ontario College of Teachers Act 1966 and (Regulation 18/97 Teachers Qualifications) with respect to teachable subjects, definitions, basic qualifications and regulations.

Courses are offered in a facilitated learning cohort model, face-to-face at locations across the province and on-line. For further information contact the Co-ordinator.

Admissions

To meet candidates' needs, three application routes are available.

Program A:
For those who already hold an undergraduate degree and are pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education as a second degree.

Program B:
For those who do not hold an undergraduate degree but have completed undergraduate credits or hold a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) diploma, and are pursuing a degree or certificate in Adult Education.

Program C:
For those who hold neither an undergraduate degree nor a College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) diploma and are pursing a degree or certificate in Adult Education.

Program Notes
  1. Undergraduate credits required in Program B or Program C may be taken on a Letter of Permission (LOP). Students electing this method should familiarize themselves with LOP regulations.
  2. Brock will award a maximum of ten advanced standing credits. Students seeking advanced standing through transfer credits should consult the Admissions section of this Calendar for further information.
  3. All candidates must take the five adult education credits through Brock.
  4. A College of Applied Arts and Technology diploma may give students a maximum of five undergraduate credits. In some cases, where programs at the College and Brock are completely compatible, up to seven credits may be awarded for a three year diploma. Transfer credit is not awarded for Certificate programs with the exception of a Certificate in the Teaching of Adults.

Program A
·   ADED 4F04, 4F05, 4F06, 4F07 and 4F08

Programs B and C
·   ADED 4F04, 4F05, 4F06, 4F07 and 4F08
·   one Humanities context credit (see program note 4)
·   one Science context credit (see program note 4)
·   one Social Science context credit (see program note 4)
·   two credits numbered 1(alpha)00 or above (see program note 4)
·   five credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above (see program note 4)

Certificate in Adult Education

The Centre for Adult Studies and Distance Learning also offers a Certificate in Adult Education. This allows those persons who are working in related fields who are not interested in pursuing a degree an opportunity to complete the Certificate. The admission requirements are the same as for the degree programs.

The certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:
·   ADED 4F04, 4F05, 4F06, 4F07 and 4F08

Description of Courses

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course
* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been me.
ADED 4F04
Introduction to Adult Education: Surveying the Field
Theories and practices of adult education through mainly Canadian authors and video guests. Connections to many contexts of adult education and training.
Facilitated seminar, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.
Note: opportunities for teaching practice and reflecting on experience are provided in practicum activities.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ADED 4F94.

ADED 4F05
Designing Instruction for Adult Learners
Creation of a detailed plan for an instructional unit using a curriculum development model. Decision-making in the step-by-step process guided by theories and practices of Adult Education.
Facilitated seminar, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.
Prerequisite: ADED 4F04 (4F94).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ADED 4F95.

ADED 4F06
Facilitating Adult Learning
Theories and practices of adult teaching and learning; instructional and evaluation strategies.
Facilitated seminar, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.
Prerequisite: ADED 4F05 (4F95).
Note: teaching practicum assignment provides opportunities to put them into practice.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ADED 4F96.

ADED 4F07
Understanding Organizations and Leadership in Adult Education
Case studies and a series of Community Building activities to develop skills in group problem solving, negotiation, and consensus decision making.
Facilitated seminar, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.
Prerequisite: ADED 4F06 (4F96).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ADED 4F97.

ADED 4F08
Moving Forward in Adult Education
Development of roles as trainers and educators of adults in the future and examination of the larger issues affecting adult education in other parts of the world.
Facilitated seminar, 6 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.
Prerequisite: ADED 4F07 (4F97).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in ADED 4F98.