Last updated: April 2, 2013 @ 03:09PM

Education - Adult Education

Director
Sharon Abbey

Administrative Director
Sandra Plavinskis

Global Initiatives Co-ordinator
Mayra Wiszlicki

Academic Advisers
Felicity Harrison
Stella Han

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 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.

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:
For those who wish to pursue a 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.

Program Notes
  1. Undergraduate credits required in Program B may be taken on a Letter of Permission (LOP). Students electing this method should familiarize themselves with LOP regulations.
  2. Brock will award a maximum of 10.0 advanced standing credits. Students seeking advanced standing through transfer credits should consult the Admissions section of this Calendar for further information.
  3. All candidates must take the 5.0 ADED credits through Brock.
  4. A College of Applied Arts and Technology diploma may give students a maximum of five undergraduate credits. In some cases, where programs at the College and Brock are completely compatible, up to seven credits may be awarded for a three-year diploma. Transfer credit is not awarded for previous Certificate programs with the exception of a Certificate in the Teaching of Adults.

Program A
·   ADED 4F31, 4F32, 4F33, 4F34 and 4F35

Program B
·   ADED 4F31, 4F32, 4F33, 4F34 and 4F35
·   one Humanities context credit (see program note 4)
·   one Sciences context credit (see program note 4)
·   one Social Sciences context credit (see program note 4)
·   two credits numbered 1(alpha)00 or above (see program note 4)
·   five credits numbered 2(alpha)00 or above (see program note 4)

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

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.
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 seminar, 36 hours per term.
Note: offered online.

ADED 1P32
Learning in Digital Contexts
Introduction to learning with contemporary media in digital university-level contexts.
Facilitated seminar, 36 hours per term.
Note: offered online.

ADED 1P33
Scholarly Writing for Adult Learners
Writing fundamentals of grammar conventions, research skills, essay writing, editing skills and APA formatting.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 2P21
Fostering Adult Creativity and Imagination
Alternate approaches to inform and generate knowledge and personal reflective practice.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 2P22
Gender Issues in Adult Learning
Significant themes influencing adult learners and related educational implications.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 3P11
Geragogy: Educating Older Adults
Psychological, sociological and philosophical issues surrounding older adult learning.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 3P21
Teaching Adults Using Technology
Integrated approach to the practical and theoretical aspects of teaching with computer technology.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

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 seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 3P31
Intercultural Communication in Adult Education
Topics include cultural identity, communication variables and values, and culture as context for communication.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

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 seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits.
Note: offered online.

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 online or on-site.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F04.

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 (4F04).
Note: offered online or on-site.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F06.

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 (4F06).
Note: offered online or on-site.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F05.

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 (4F05).
Note: offered online or on-site.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F07.

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 (4F07).
Note: offered online or on-site.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ADED 4F08.

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 seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits.
Note: offered online. 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 (4F04).

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 seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 4P93
Adult Education in the Global Context
Examination of global social, economic and political contexts of adult education.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

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 seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F33 or permission of the Centre.
Note: offered online.

ADED 4P95
Evaluating Adult Education Programs
Theoretical, ethical and methodological foundations of program evaluation relevant to social and adult educational programming.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 4P96
Introduction to Leadership Theory in Adult Learning
Major theories, approaches, models and themes related to the study of organizational leadership.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 4P97
Application of Leadership Theory in Adult Learning
Specific leadership skills relevant to authentic workplace situations.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: students must have minimum of 5.0 overall credits.
Note: offered online.

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 seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

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 (4F04) or permission of the instructor.

ADED 4V91
2013-2014: Transformative Learning Through Narrative
Theoretical, practical and contextual frameworks.
Facilitated seminar, 3 hours per week.
Note: offered online.

ADED 4V95-4V99
Practicum in Adult Education
Experiential academic and practical learning related to the field of Adult Education.
Prerequisite(s): ADED 4F31 (4F04).