Program Planning and Methods in Adult Learning (Revision 2)

EDUC 315

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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online

Credits: 3

Area of Study: Social Science

Prerequisite: None

Precluded Course: HRMT 316 is a cross-listed course – a course listed under two different disciplines – EDUC 316. (HRMT 316 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for EDUC 316.)

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Overview

This course will introduce students to the theory, concepts and practices of program planning, evaluation, and instructional methods in adult education/learning contexts. Program planning is an important practical skill for adult educators whether they are responsible for developing, delivering, administering or evaluating educational programs of any type or duration but needs to be understood within a societal and theoretical context.

Outline

The course is presented in six units.

Unit 1 – Introduction

Unit 2 – Examining Program Context

Unit 3 – Defining Program Objectives and Developing Instructional Plans to Meet Them

Unit 4 – Evaluating Programs

Unit 5 – Administering Programs

Unit 6 – Integrating Theory and Practice

Evaluation

To receive credit for HRMT 316, you must achieve a minimum composite course grade of “D” (50 percent) and receive 50% or more on the last assignment.

Assign. 1 Assign. 2 Assign. 3 Assign. 4 Total
15% 30% 15% 40% 100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbook

Caffarella, R. S. & Daffron, S. R. (2013). Planning programs for adult learners: A practical guide for educators, trainers, and staff developers (3rd ed). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Students can access free resources to supplement the textbook. There is more information on the title page of the textbook and on page xiii-xvi.

All other materials are available online.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.

Opened in Revision 2, October 18, 2013.

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