2011-2012 Undergraduate Calendar

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, as well as those interested in self-study as adult learners.

Courses are offered in a facilitated learning cohort model, face to face (locations across the province) and online. For further information contact the Administrative Assistant.

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.

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 and are pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education as a first degree (any previous post-secondary studies from another university or college diploma program may be considered for possible advanced standing). The prerequisite is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

Certificate in Adult Education:

For those who wish to pursue a Certificate in Adult Education. This option is open only to those who do not hold an undergraduate degree. The prerequisite is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent mature student status.

Program Notes

1.	Undergraduate credits required in Program B 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 10.0 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 5.0 ADED 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 previous Certificate programs with the exception of a Certificate in the Teaching of Adults.

Program A

ADED 4F31, 4F32, 4F33, 4F34 and 4F35

Program B

	ADED 4F31, 4F32, 4F33, 4F34 and 4F35
	one Humanities context credit (see program note 4)
	one Sciences context credit (see program note 4)
	one Social Sciences 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 Education and Community Outreach 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 certificate is awarded upon completion of the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

ADED 4F31, 4F32, 4F33, 4F34 and 4F35

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 met.

ADED 1P31

Learning for Success

Personal beliefs and assumptions about learning relevant to university expectations including critical factors such as self-management, goal setting, study skill and academic integrity.

36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 1P32

Learning Power in Action

Activating personal plans and strategies for scholarly engagement in contemporary digital university-level contexts.

36 hours per term.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2P21

Fostering Adult Creativity and Imagination

Alternate approaches to inform and generate knowledge and personal reflective practice.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 2P22

Gender Issues in Adult Learning

Significant themes influencing adult learners and related educational implications.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 3P21

Adult Learning with Technology

Integrated approach to the practical and theoretical aspects of providing training and professional development for adult learners focusing on developing training that requires teaching with computer technology or teaching of computer technology to adult learners.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 4F31

Foundations of Adult Education

Theories, practices and contexts of adult education.

Facilitated seminar 6 hours per week.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F04.

ADED 4F32

Facilitation of Adult Learning Pedagogies

Application and evaluation of facilitation methods.

Facilitated seminar 6 hours per week.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31 (4F04).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F06.

ADED 4F33

Curriculum Design for Adult Learners

Investigation and evaluation of curriculum development models.

Facilitated seminar 6 hours per week.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F32 (4F06).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F05.

ADED 4F34

Work and Learning in Organizations

Investigation of work and learning communities.

Facilitated seminar 6 hours per week.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F33 (4F05).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F07.

ADED 4F35

Research and Critical Reflection in Adult Education

Examination of contemporary issues in adult education.

Facilitated seminar 6 hours per week.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F34 (4F07).

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F08.

ADED 4P85

Independent Study in Adult Education I

Guided reading, study or research on a topic not covered in regular course offerings.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31 (4F04).

ADED 4P91

Power, Practice and Process in Learning

Theoretical, pedagogical, curricular and practical issues of power dynamics and differentials in post-secondary and community outreach.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 4P93

Adult Education in the Global Context

Examination of global social, economic and political contexts of adult education.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 4P94

Evaluating Learning

Methods and strategies used to develop criteria to evaluate learning in academic, work, community and not-for-profit contexts. Topics include planning for evaluation in both face to face and online environments

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F33 or permission of the instructor.

ADED 4P95

Evaluating Adult Education Programs

Theoretical, ethical and methodological foundations of program evaluation relevant to social and adult educational programming.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 4P96

Introduction to Leadership Theory in Adult Learning

Major theories, approaches, models and themes related to the study of organizational leadership.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

ADED 4P97

Application of Leadership Theory in Adult Learning