Director Sharon Abbey Administrative Director Sandra Plavinskis Global Initiatives Co-ordinator Mayra Wiszlicki Academic Advisers Felicity Harrison Stella Han |
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Administrative Assistant Laurie Jackson 905-688-5550, extension 5547 Welch Hall 177 adult.ed.brocku.ca The Centre for Adult Education and Community Outreach offers a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Adult Education as well as a Certificate in Adult Education. The programs are 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 the elementary or secondary school system 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. |
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To meet candidates' needs, three application routes are available. Program A: For those who already hold an undergraduate degree and are pursuing a BEd in Adult Education as a second degree. Program B: For those who do not hold an undergraduate degree and are pursuing a BEd 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. |
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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:
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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 |
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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. Learning for Success Self-management, goal setting, study skill and academic integrity, designed to develop the capacity for critical self-reflection about learning. Facilitated seminar, 36 hours per term. Note: offered online. Learning in Digital Contexts Introduction to learning with contemporary media in digital university-level contexts. Facilitated seminar, 36 hours per term. Note: offered online. Scholarly Writing for Adult Learners Writing fundamentals of grammar conventions, research skills, essay writing, editing skills and APA formatting. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Fostering Adult Creativity and Imagination Alternate approaches to inform and generate knowledge and personal reflective practice. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Gender Issues in Adult Learning Significant themes influencing adult learners and related educational implications. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Geragogy: Educating Older Adults Psychological, sociological and philosophical issues surrounding older adult learning. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Teaching Adults Using Technology Integrated approach to the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching with computer technology. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Adult Learning Disabilities Best practices in support and accommodation of learning disabled adults. Topics include current research, signs, symptoms and gifts of learning disabilities, current legislation and impact in the academic and workplace environments. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Intercultural Communication in Adult Education Topics include cultural identity, communication variables and values, and culture as context for communication. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Community Outreach and Adult Literacy Introduction to community outreach in Canada. Community theories, definitions, principles, outreach relation, adult literacy and social advocacy. Outreach for empowering societal change and betterment. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits. Note: offered online. Foundations of Adult Education Theories, practices and contexts of adult education. Facilitated seminar, 6 hours per week. Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education. Note: offered online or on-site. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F04. 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). Note: offered online or on-site. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F06. 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). Note: offered online or on-site. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F05. 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). Note: offered online or on-site. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F07. 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). Note: offered online or on-site. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F08. Discretion in Educational Decision-Making Conceptual elements of discretion in educational decision making. Socio-legal character of discretion, its connection with ethics and the contribution of the use of discretion to the acquisition of personal and professional wisdom. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits. Note: offered online. Cases and practical applications will be used. 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). 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. Note: offered online. Adult Education in the Global Context Examination of global social, economic and political contexts of adult education. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. 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 Centre. Note: offered online. 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. Note: offered online. 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. Note: offered online. Application of Leadership Theory in Adult Learning Specific leadership skills relevant to authentic workplace situations. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits. Note: offered online. Aid and Adult Education in Developing Nations Topics may include policy issues, intricacies of funding provided by government, voluntary and institutional agencies, program development, research and program implementation. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Selected Topics in Adult Education Topics selected on the basis of Faculty expertise. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31 (4F04) or permission of the instructor. 2013-2014: Transformative Learning Through Narrative Theoretical, practical and contextual frameworks. Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week. Note: offered online. Practicum in Adult Education Experiential academic and practical learning related to the field of Adult Education. Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31 (4F04). |
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: April 2, 2013 @ 03:09PM