vcc.ca
PIDP 3100: Foundations of Adult Education
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
The Foundations of Adult Education course introduces participants to key elements from the background and theory of adult education and the cognitive sciences. They will discuss the characteristics of the adult learner and adult learning, and outline key roles of the adult educator. In addition, participants will develop skills related to reflective practice, communication, and the use of learning tools. They will use search strategies to access resources which they will require in their work. Participants will be introduced to concepts and techniques used to plan for teaching and learning. They will examine ways to create positive environments for learning in courses, workshops, presentations, and short forms of on-the-job training.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create positive learning environments to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Compare and contrast learning theories to inform practice.
- Formulate an initial teaching philosophy and professional identity.
- Search, find, and critique educational resources.
- Examine current trends in education and how they impact teaching and learning.
- Describe how current cognitive science research can be applied to teaching practice.
- Apply critical reflective practices to concepts and issues within adult learning.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include in-class workshops, active learning instructional strategies, experiential learning activities, discussions, group work, online activities, and self directed learning
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Learning Theory Report |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Cognitive Science Report |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Personal Philosophy of Teaching |
|
Assignments |
15 |
Report on Roles of the instructor and Trends in one's field |
|
Other |
20 |
Reflective Writing |
Course topics
- Positive learning environments
- Online database searches
- Adult education philosophies, theories, teaching perspectives, roles
- Communication skills
- Reflective practice
- Cognitive sciences research
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.