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Study Course Description

Theories and Methods of Adult Pedagogy

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

VPUPK_101

Branch of Science

Educational sciences

ECTS

3.00

Target Audience

Pedagogy

LQF

Level 7

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Aira Aija Krūmiņa

Structure Unit Manager

Kristīne Mārtinsone

Structural Unit

Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy

Contacts

Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

Improve proficiency on theoretical approaches and methodology of the adult pedagogy, forming understanding of the paradigm of the transformative learning and integration into the pedagogical praxis.

Preliminary Knowledge

Interrelationship, ethics.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students are familiar with basic adult learning concepts, guidelines of the lifelong learning policy, teaching/learning legal aspects, are competent in theories and methodological approaches of adult pedagogy (andragogy).

Skills

1.Classify and apply mastered theoretical frameworks of adult pedagogy; can operate with corresponding professional terminology; differentiate traditional and transformative learning/teaching approaches; choose adequate, effective learning/teaching techniques; can interpret adult learning theoretical and practical positions related to different sociocultural tendencies in Latvia and Europe.

Competences

1.As a result of mastering the study course, the student is able to choose the most appropriate teaching / learning approach, integrates theoretical and practical approaches in the process of self-directed learning; identifies and integrates acquired metacognitive skills and current adult learning needs in supervision in the context of future skills.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
1. Written analysis, summary and presentation in class of one planning document (at Latvia or Europe level), which determines adult learning policy in Latvia, or of one international research paper related to the topicality of the adult pedagogy. 2. Adult pedagogy case study analysis and action modelling by drafting plan and content of lessons including learning styles, indicating factors, that might influence realisation progress of the plan with a respect towards psychological and social needs of the client. Select proper resources linking them to the topic of presentation regarding adult pedagogy. Present prepared plan in MsPowerPoint format during examination.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Active participation in theoretical and practical classes – 10%. Independent performance of assignment in writing (analysis and presentation of policy planning document or research paper) – 30%. Examination (case study related to supervision description, grounded in evidence based praxis or research papers, thus acknowledging competency in adult pedagogy theoretical approaches and methodology; presented during examination in MsPowerPoint format) – 60%.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Adult learning concepts, approaches, cycles. Adult learning opportunities in Latvia, the world.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

The concept of andragogy as an opportunity for individual self-realization in the context of future skills.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Theories of the adult learning/teaching process. Learning as a category of didactics and a foundation of the development.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Methodological approaches to adult teaching / learning. Didactic models of working with the client.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Paradigm shift in adult education. Paradigm of the transformative learning.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Self-determined and self-directed learning. Flipped learning. Challenges in adult education in the context for the future.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Organization of adult education in Latvia and in the world.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Pedagogical methods in the context of andragogy (methods – synchronic, asynchronic, tools, roles), problem identification, solutions.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Theories and methods of adult pedagogy in the digital environment, activity and practice.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Theories and methods of adult pedagogy in the digital environment, activity and practice.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Manifistations of the physical, mental, social development on the process of the adult education. Metacognitive activities in practice.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	2

Topics

Organization of the pedagogical process in a target group, resources, activities, evaluation.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

24 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Exam (Oral)

Bibliography

Required Reading

Tomlinson, N. (2013). Education, work and identity : themes and perspectives. London ;New York : Bloomsbury. skatīt bibliotēku kopkatalogā

Jarvis, P. (ed.), (2009). The Routledge International Handbook of Lifelong Learning, London, New York, Routledge.

Pieaugušo izglītība. (2012) (Sast.K.Matinsone). Rīga: RaKa.

Supervīzija. Teorija Pētījumi Prakse (2017). (sast. K. Mārtinsone, S. Mihailova) Rakstu krājums. Rīga: RSU, 422.

Krūmiņa, A.A., Mihailovs I.J. (2020). Izglītības organizācijas pamatjautājumi un izglītošanās iespējas Latvijā. Monogrāfija. Rīga: NordLynx, 204 lpp.

Tangen, J. L. (2018). Learning styles and supervision: A critical review. Clinical Supervisor, 37(2), 241–256.

Carlsen, A., & Maslo, E. (2018). “Growing together”: A Latvian retrospective of learning opportunities created in the cooperation among Nordic and Baltic adult educators. International Review Of Education / Internationale Zeitschrift Für Erziehungswi

Rowe, A. D., & Fitness, J. (2018). Understanding the Role of Negative Emotions in Adult Learning and Achievement: A Social Functional Perspective. Behavioral Sciences (2076-328X), 8(2), 1-N.PAG. doi:10.3390/bs8020027

Watkins, C. E., Davis, E. C., & Callahan, J. L. (2018). On disruption, disorientation, and development in clinical supervision: a transformative learning perspective. Clinical Supervisor, 37(2), 257.

10.

Urick, M. (2017). Adapting Training to Meet the Preferred Learning Styles of Different Generations. International Journal of Training and Development, 21(1), 53–59.

11.

Yee, T. (2018). Supervising East Asian international students:Incorporating culturally responsive supervision into the Integrated Developmental Model. Clinical Supervisor, 37(2), 298–312.

12.

Selwyn, N., Gorard, S., Furlong, J. (2006) Adult Learning in the Digital Age: Information Technology and Learning Society. Routledge, UK.

Additional Reading

Lieģeniece,D, (2007) Ievads andragoģijā, Rīga, RaKa.

Bear, A. G. (2012). Technology, Learning, and Individual Differences. Journal Of Adult Education, 41(2), 27-42.

Illeris, K. (2018). An Overview of the History of Learning Theory. European Journal Of Education, 53(1), 86-101

Ju, B. (2019). The Roles of the Psychology, Systems and Economic Theories in Human Resource Development. European Journal of Training and Development, 43(1), 132–152.

Morris, T. H. (2019). Adaptivity Through Self-Directed Learning to Meet the Challenges of Our Ever-Changing World. Adult Learning, 30(2), 56–66.

FRANCO, M. S. (2019). Instructional Strategies and Adult Learning Theories: An Autoethnographic Study about Teaching Research Methods in a Doctoral Program. Education, 139(3), 178.

Boghian, I., Cojocariu, V.-M., Popescu, C. V., & Mâţӑ, L. (2019). Game-based learning. Using board games in adult education. Journal of Educational Sciences & Psychology, 9(1), 51–57.

BIASIN, C. (2018). Transformative Learning: evolutions of the adult learning theory. Revue Phronesis, 7(3), 5–17.

HOGGAN, C. (2018). The Current State of Transformative Learning Theory: A Metatheory. Revue Phronesis, 7(3), 18–25.

10.

RTA konferences rakstu krājums. Sabiedrība. Integrācija. Izglītība. (2020) V [5.] daļa, Volume V [5],

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Theories and Methods of Adult Pedagogy

Main Study Course Information

Study Course Implementer

About Study Course

Objective

Preliminary Knowledge

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Skills

Competences

Assessment

Individual work

Examination

Study Course Theme Plan

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Class/Seminar

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Class/Seminar

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Class/Seminar

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Bibliography

Required Reading

Additional Reading

Other Information Sources