Education - Adult Education

Director

Camile Rutherford

Administrative Director

Sandra Plavinskis

Academic Adviser

Martha Davis

Educational Technologist

Nicholas Contant

Director, Co-operative Programs

Cara Boese

General Information

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 Co-op option and 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.

The Bachelor of Education in Adult Education Co-op program gives the students the opportunity to gain job experience in the field at the same time that they are completing academic studies.

All students in the Co-operative Education program are required to read, sign and adhere to the terms of the Student Regulations Waiver and Co-op Student Manuals (brocku.ca/co-op/current-students/co-op-student-manuals) as articulated by the Co-op Programs Office. In addition, eligibility to continue in the co-op option is based on the student's grade average, and the ability to demonstrate the motivation and potential to pursue a professional career.

Each four-month co-operative education work term must be registered. Once students are registered in a co-op work term, they are expected to fulfill their commitment. If the placement accepted is for more than one four-month work term, students are committed to complete all terms. Students may not withdraw from or terminate a work term without permission from the Director, Co-op Program Office.

The BEd in Adult Education Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have successfully completed a minimum of four months of Co-op work experience.

Admissions

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:

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.

International applicants will participate in an interview and writing demonstration via Skype and will have to complete the Graduate Academic Preparation Program unless waived by the Director.

Program Notes

Program A

Program A Co-op

Program B

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

Minor in Adult Education

Students in other disciplines can obtain a Minor in Adult Education within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	One of ADED 1P31, 1P32, 1P33
	ADED 1P41
	three ADED credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above

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.

ADULT EDUCATION COURSES

ADED 1P31

Learning for Success

Self-management, goal setting, study skill and academic integrity, designed to develop the capacity for critical self-reflection about learning.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 1P32

Learning in Digital Contexts

Introduction to learning with contemporary media in digital university-level contexts.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 1P33

Scholarly Writing for Adult Learners

Writing fundamentals of grammar conventions, research skills, essay writing, editing skills and APA formatting.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 1P41

History of Adult Learning in Canada

Evolution and development, individual informal and formal learning practices, adult education structures through five historical timeframes, and impact of international developments.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 2P11

Conflict Management: Resolutions and Relationships

Introduction to the concepts and strategies of non-adversarial conflict resolution as it relates to family, the workplace and the community focusing on a conceptual framework for resolving differences in order to maintain and strengthen interpersonal relationships.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 2P21

Fostering Adult Creativity and Imagination

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

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 2P22

Gender Issues in Adult Learning

Significant themes influencing adult learners and related educational implications.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 3P11

Geragogy: Educating the Third Age Learner

Psychological, sociological and philosophical issues surrounding older adult learning.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 3P21

Teaching Adults Using Technology

Integrated approach to the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching with computer technology.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 3P22

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 online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 3P31

Intercultural Communication in Adult Education

Topics include cultural identity, communication variables and values, and culture as context for communication.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 3P41

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 online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits.

ADED 3P51

Facilitating Adult English Learners

Theoretical constructs, language learning contexts, English as a Subsequent Language (ESL) skill areas, integrated approaches, technology in language teaching, assessment and concerns and controversies. Topics in adult learning theory, including immigration, cultural considerations and Canadian culture and language in the Canadian ESL context.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): one credit numbered 3(alpha)00 or above or permission of the Centre.

ADED 4F31

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 on-site or online.

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.

Note: offered on-site or online.

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.

Note: offered on-site or online.

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.

Note: offered on-site or online.

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.

Note: offered on-site or online.

ADED 4P71

Cost Benefit Analysis in Adult Education Contexts

Knowledge and decision-making skills required to review and assess the costs, benefits, conflicts and tradeoffs associated with educational and training initiatives by exploring assumptions, models and methodologies used in all segments of Canadian society.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 4P81

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 online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 5.0 overall credits.

Note: cases and practical applications will be used.

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.

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 online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 4P93

Adult Education in the Global Context

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

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

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 online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

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

ADED 4P95

Evaluating Adult Education Programs

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

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 4P96

Introduction to Leadership Theory in Adult Learning

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

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 4P97

Application of Leadership Theory in Adult Learning

Specific leadership skills relevant to authentic workplace situations.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 5.0 overall credits.

ADED 4P98

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 online seminar, 36 hours per term.

Restriction: open to students admitted to Adult Education, BECE students and Adult Education minors until date specified in Registration guide.

ADED 4V90-4V94

Selected Topics in Adult Education

Topics selected on the basis of Faculty expertise.

Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31 or permission of the instructor.

ADED 4V91

2016-2017: Transformative Learning Through Narrative

Theoretical, practical and contextual frameworks.

Facilitated online seminar, 36 hours per term.

ADED 4V95-4V99

Practicum in Adult Education

Experiential academic and practical learning related to the field of Adult Education.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31.

CO-OP COURSES

ADED 0N01

Co-op Work Placement

First co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to ADED Co-op students.

ADED 0N90

Co-op Training and Development

Framework for the development of learning objectives by students for individual work terms. Includes orientation to the co-op experience, goal setting, career planning, résumé preparation and interview skills preparation.

Restriction: open to ADED Co-op students.

Note: offered online.

ADED 2C01

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration

Provides student with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to ADED Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): ADED 0N90.

Corequisite(s): ADED 0N01.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation.