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KEY CONCEPTS IN ADULT LEARNING

Module code: AD607
Credits: 10
Semester: Year-Long
Department: ADULT EDUCATION
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Coordinator: Dr Angela McGinn (ADULT EDUCATION)

	Overview
	This module will introduce students to key concepts in adult learning, facilitating critical reflection on the students own positions, experiences and practice. Specifically it will focus on exploring 1. The learning process across the lifespan through different models of learning with a particular focus on current debates and practices surrounding lifelong learning 2. Key concepts in social perception or how we come to understand other people: non verbal behaviour, causal attribution, culture. 3. Key concepts in reflective practice: how do we understand ourselves, self and identity, becoming a reflexive learner, models of reflective practice. 4. Group processes: �Stages� of group development and the impact of the group on behaviour; group roles, psychological dynamics 5. Facilitating learning � models of motivation, authentic and transformative leadership.

Overview

This module will introduce students to key concepts in adult learning, facilitating critical reflection on the students own positions, experiences and practice.
Specifically it will focus on exploring

1. The learning process across the lifespan through different models of learning with a particular focus on current debates and practices surrounding lifelong learning
2. Key concepts in social perception or how we come to understand other people: non verbal behaviour, causal attribution, culture.
3. Key concepts in reflective practice: how do we understand ourselves, self and identity, becoming a reflexive learner, models of reflective practice.
4. Group processes: �Stages� of group development and the impact of the group on behaviour; group roles, psychological dynamics
5. Facilitating learning � models of motivation, authentic and transformative leadership.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Describe the key features of the major schools of learning theory and engage with current debates in the field. Support and develop adult learning Understand key models of social perception and causal attribution when relating to others, be better equipped to identify patterns of non verbal communication Understand key concepts in self awareness and identity, take an active part in their own learning, critically reflect on their own practice and experiences. Identify key group processes, be able to reflect on their preferred roles in groups, facilitate group learning more effectively and be familiar with the psychological dynamics of the group. Identify learning blocks, and consider relevant theories of motivation in terms of facilitating learning Be able to critically recognise and apply theories of transformational and authentic leadership.

Learning Outcomes

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Assessment

	Additional Reading
	A reading list will be provided by the module coordinator

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Adult Education Department.

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