Course code PedaD038
Credit points 9
Adult Pedagogy
Total Hours in Course243
Number of hours for lectures32
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Independent study hours179
Date of course confirmation14.06.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Mechanics and Design
Course developer
Vija Dišlere
Dr. paed.
Prior knowledge
ValoD001, English for Research Professionals
ValoD002, German for Research Activities
PedaD041, Research Methodology of Education
Course abstract
Course of study contributes to analyse and to evaluate the following: adult pedagogy theories from historical and contemporary perspective of humanistic, ecological and holistic viewpoint, the modern concept of lifelong learning, adult education for sustainable development and teacher professional development models, opportunities of quality development and self-realization and personal aspects of adult learning, e – studies.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge: is able to explain theories of adult pedagogy, their development, the latest concepts and trends and their use in practice - Seminars.
Skills: is able to analyse and evaluate theoretical approaches of adult pedagogy; to discover and use holistic, humanitarian and ecological approaches in adult education; to link theory, practice and research - Seminars.
Competence: is able to use purposefully and creatively acquired knowledge and skills in professional and scientific activity, which includes analysis of the researched problem in different aspects, with systematic, creative and holistic approach providing pedagogically innovative solutions - Independent home work.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. The concept of pedagogical science, its subject, the sub-branch of adult pedagogy, its categories. Seminar. 6h
2. Historical aspect of the development of adult pedagogy, the principle of periodicity in scientific research. Seminar. 6h
3. Modern paradigms of education: pragmatically conservative, humanistic phenomenological, ecological, etc. Seminar. 6h
4. Cohabitation, humanistic, ecological approach to adult pedagogy. Levels of educational environment. Seminar. 6h
5. Education for sustainable development; modern education concepts in the context of lifelong learning, educational pillars. Seminar. 6h
6. Theories, values and attitudes of upbringing as a goal. Mentoring and tutoring. Seminar. 6h
7. Learning theories: cognitive, constructive, etc .; modular approach; development of systemic, creative thinking. Seminar. 6h
8. Guidelines on competence / learning outcomes: theories and practice. Principle of complementarity. Seminar. 6h
9. Dialogue as the basis of understanding and standard of living. Dialogue in studies. Seminar. 6h
10. Theories of career development and tendencies of vocational education. Seminar. 6h
11. Competitionology as an interdisciplinary research direction. Competitiveness category in adult education. Seminar. 6h
12. Media Pedagogy. E-learning. Seminar. 6h
13. Adult learning in the context of lifelong learning. Quality development in adult education. Seminar. 6h
14. Adult participation in education activities, quality and accessibility of education. Seminar. 6h
15. Studies in adult pedagogy, the models for professional development of teachers. Seminar. 6h
16. Self-realization and self-actualization of personality in adult pedagogy. Seminar. 6h
Independent home work.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Oral examination.
The exam assignment consists of:
Presentation and defence of independent home work.
Requirements for awarding credit points:
• Attendance classes.
• Speaking at seminars that are evaluated by the "pass / fail".
• Presentation and defence of independent home work.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Integration of the theoretical approaches of adult pedagogy into the dissertation theory chapter in relation to the theme of doctoral student's work.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The exam will be evaluated in a 10-balls system.
The ability to compare and critically evaluate the scientific perspectives of the topics of the adult pedagogical scientific sub-sector, the ability to discuss and argue student’s views will be evaluated in seminars.
Independent homework is evaluated according to the criteria specified in them.
Compulsory reading
1. Adult Education and Lifelong Learning. Education Arena From Routledge and Taylor and Francis Group. Pieejams: http://www.educationarena.com/journals/bySubject.asp?subject=SCED03 2. Pētījumi Pieaugušo Pedagoģijā. LU Pedagoģijas un psiholoģijas fakultāte; T.Koķe (zin.red.). Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2005. 119 lpp. ISBN 9984-7707-1-0. 3. Briede B., Pēks L. Ekoloģiskā pieeja izglītībā. Jelgava: LLU, 2011. 160 lpp. CD formātā. Sērija „ Izglītības ekoloģija”. 4. Knowles M., Holton E., Swanson R. The Adult Learners. UK: Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, 2005. 378 p. ISSN: 1492-3831
Further reading
1. Garleja R. Cilvēkkapitāls sociālajā vidē. Rīga: RaKa, 2006. 284 lpp. ISBN/ISSN 9984-15-873-3 2. Katane I. No ekoloģiskās paradigmas līdz vides modelim izglītības pētniecībā. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 239 lpp. Sērija „ Izglītības ekoloģija”. ISBN 9789984784304. CD formātā. 3. Bohm D. On Dialogue. 2nd edition. Routledge, 2004. 144 p. ISBN-10: 0415336414 Pieejams: http://www.amazon.com/RC-Bundle-Dialogue-Routledge-Classics/dp/0415336414/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307815848&sr=8-1
Periodicals and other sources
1. International Journal of Lifelong Education. Online ISSN: 1464-519X. Pieejams: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tled20/current 2. Studies in Continuing Education. Online ISSN: 1470-126X. Pieejams: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/csce20/current 3. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. Online ISSN: 1948-4801. Pieejams: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ujch20/current
Notes
Study course: Adult Pedagogy