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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
ADULT EDUCATION and LIFELONG LEARNING-Spring Semester2+024
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Işık SABIRLI ÖZTUŞ
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Betül DEMİR
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to teach the developmental and learning characteristics of adults, the conceptual foundations and principles of adult education, its development in the world and in Turkey, and related approaches, models and methods within the framework of lifelong learning. It is also among the goals to arouse the desire of students to develop their lifelong learning skills.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to Adult Education and Lifelong Learning,Who is Adult? Developmental Characteristics of Adults,Definition, Aims, Principles, Components and Scope of Adult Education,Literacy and Literacy Approaches,Concepts Related to Adult Education,Approaches and Models Related to Adult Education and Adult Learning,Teaching Approaches, Methods and Tools in Adult Education,Historical Foundations and Development of Adult Education in the World,Adult Education in Turkey,The Concept of Lifelong Learning, Its Conceptual Foundations and Its Historical Development,Lifelong Learning Skills,Lifelong Learning Practices in the World and in Turkey,Students Share About Their Own Adult Education Experiences,Establishing the Relationship between Adult Education and Lifelong Learning and Guidance and Psychological Counseling.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Student explains the developmental and learning characteristics of adults through main approaches.13, 16, 9A
Student expresses the aims, principles and scope of adult education.10, 16, 9A
Student establishes a relationship between concepts related to adult education.10, 16, 9A
Student gives examples of main teaching approaches and methods in adult education.16, 9A
Student explains the concept of lifelong learning and its conceptual foundations.16, 9A
Student analyzes the historical foundations, development and sample applications of adult education and lifelong learning in the world and Turkey.10, 16, 9A
Student relates lifelong learning skills to his/her own life.10, 14, 6E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
2Who is Adult? Developmental Characteristics of AdultsMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
3Definition, Aims, Principles, Components and Scope of Adult EducationMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
4Literacy and Literacy ApproachesMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
5Concepts Related to Adult EducationMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
6Approaches and Models Related to Adult Education and Adult LearningMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
7Teaching Approaches, Methods and Tools in Adult EducationMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
8Historical Foundations and Development of Adult Education in the WorldMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
9Adult Education in TurkeyMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
10The Concept of Lifelong Learning, Its Conceptual Foundations and Its Historical DevelopmentMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
11Lifelong Learning SkillsMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
12Lifelong Learning Practices in the World and in TurkeyMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
13Students Share About Their Own Adult Education ExperiencesOrganizing Notes on the Adult Education Activity Students Attended
14Establishing the Relationship between Adult Education and Lifelong Learning and Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Resources
LIFELONG LEARNING AND ADULT EDUCATION. Editor: Prof. Dr. Rıfat Miser. Nobel Academy Publishing, 2020. ADULT EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING. Authors: Prof. Dr. Firdevs Güneş, Assoc. Dr. Tanju Deveci. Pegem Academy. 2022 LIFELONG ADULT EDUCATION. Author: Eylem Kaya. Nobel Academy Publishing, 2016. Çiçek, H. (2022). The art of education: from pedagogy to andragogy. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Journal of Institute of Social Sciences, 55, 10-23 Örs, M. & Kaya, H.E. (2021). Gender equality and social justice from the perspective of lifelong learning, Trakya Journal of Education, 11(3), 1703-1716

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. ​

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14228
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report188
Term Project12424
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam13030
General Exam13030
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)120
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(120/30)4
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
ADULT EDUCATION and LIFELONG LEARNING-Spring Semester2+024
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Işık SABIRLI ÖZTUŞ
Name of Lecturer(s)Lect. Betül DEMİR
Assistant(s)
AimThis course aims to teach the developmental and learning characteristics of adults, the conceptual foundations and principles of adult education, its development in the world and in Turkey, and related approaches, models and methods within the framework of lifelong learning. It is also among the goals to arouse the desire of students to develop their lifelong learning skills.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to Adult Education and Lifelong Learning,Who is Adult? Developmental Characteristics of Adults,Definition, Aims, Principles, Components and Scope of Adult Education,Literacy and Literacy Approaches,Concepts Related to Adult Education,Approaches and Models Related to Adult Education and Adult Learning,Teaching Approaches, Methods and Tools in Adult Education,Historical Foundations and Development of Adult Education in the World,Adult Education in Turkey,The Concept of Lifelong Learning, Its Conceptual Foundations and Its Historical Development,Lifelong Learning Skills,Lifelong Learning Practices in the World and in Turkey,Students Share About Their Own Adult Education Experiences,Establishing the Relationship between Adult Education and Lifelong Learning and Guidance and Psychological Counseling.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
Student explains the developmental and learning characteristics of adults through main approaches.13, 16, 9A
Student expresses the aims, principles and scope of adult education.10, 16, 9A
Student establishes a relationship between concepts related to adult education.10, 16, 9A
Student gives examples of main teaching approaches and methods in adult education.16, 9A
Student explains the concept of lifelong learning and its conceptual foundations.16, 9A
Student analyzes the historical foundations, development and sample applications of adult education and lifelong learning in the world and Turkey.10, 16, 9A
Student relates lifelong learning skills to his/her own life.10, 14, 6E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
2Who is Adult? Developmental Characteristics of AdultsMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
3Definition, Aims, Principles, Components and Scope of Adult EducationMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
4Literacy and Literacy ApproachesMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
5Concepts Related to Adult EducationMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
6Approaches and Models Related to Adult Education and Adult LearningMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
7Teaching Approaches, Methods and Tools in Adult EducationMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
8Historical Foundations and Development of Adult Education in the WorldMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
9Adult Education in TurkeyMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
10The Concept of Lifelong Learning, Its Conceptual Foundations and Its Historical DevelopmentMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
11Lifelong Learning SkillsMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
12Lifelong Learning Practices in the World and in TurkeyMakes readings and reviews on the subject.
13Students Share About Their Own Adult Education ExperiencesOrganizing Notes on the Adult Education Activity Students Attended
14Establishing the Relationship between Adult Education and Lifelong Learning and Guidance and Psychological Counseling
Resources
LIFELONG LEARNING AND ADULT EDUCATION. Editor: Prof. Dr. Rıfat Miser. Nobel Academy Publishing, 2020. ADULT EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING. Authors: Prof. Dr. Firdevs Güneş, Assoc. Dr. Tanju Deveci. Pegem Academy. 2022 LIFELONG ADULT EDUCATION. Author: Eylem Kaya. Nobel Academy Publishing, 2016. Çiçek, H. (2022). The art of education: from pedagogy to andragogy. Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Journal of Institute of Social Sciences, 55, 10-23 Örs, M. & Kaya, H.E. (2021). Gender equality and social justice from the perspective of lifelong learning, Trakya Journal of Education, 11(3), 1703-1716

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Has knowledge of scientific and current theories, concepts and practices in the field of early childhood education.
2
Has knowledge of the curriculum, teaching strategies, methods and techniques, and measurement and evaluation in the field of early childhood education.
3
Has knowledge of children's development and learning characteristics and learning difficulties.
4
Applies appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques according to early childhood developmental characteristics and individual differences.
5
Organizes learning environments suitable for children's development and needs, designs educational materials, and evaluates children's achievements in multiple aspects.
6
Identifies and analyzes problems related to early childhood education and develops solutions based on evidence and scientific research.
7
Effectively fulfills responsibilities in individual and group work to solve problems related to early childhood; uses strengths and improves weaknesses.
8
Determines learning needs, uses ways to access information effectively, and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
9
Works with people related to the field in professional projects or activities for the social environment, with the awareness of serving the society; becomes a model for society with his appearance, attitude and behavior.
10
Uses Turkish language effectively and in accordance with its rules; communicates effectively with the environment using information and communication technologies.
11
Shows professionally, scientifically and ethically appropriate behaviors with human rights, children's rights and democracy conscious.
12
Acts in accordance with quality management and workplace safety processes in early childhood education; establishes personal and institutional interactions to provide the safe school environment and protect environment. ​

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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