Understanding Adult Education

Understanding Adult Education

1 Basic Concept, Terms, Features and Objectives

  1. Concept of Adult Education
  2. Relevant Terms Explained
  3. Some Specific Terms Used in Adult Education
  4. Goals and Objectives of Adult Education

2 Indian Adult Education – A Historical Perspective

  1. Origin of Adult Education: As a Socialisation and Cultural Process
  2. Emergence and Growth of Adult Education in India before 1947: Beginning of Institutionalisation
  3. Growth of Adult Education in India after 1947: Growth of Institutions

3 Global, Regional and National Scenarios on Literacy

  1. Need for Literacy
  2. Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE)
  3. Differences in Regional Literacy Rates
  4. Narrowing of Gender Gap in Literacy Rates
  5. Numbers of Illiterates High in Some Regions
  6. Literacy Practices in India
  7. Long-term Objectives and Commitments for Literacy
  8. Issues of Language and Gender

4 Policy on Adult and Lifelong Learning (International and National Perspectives)

  1. Fundamental Education (1950s-1960s)
  2. Functional Literacy (1960s-1970s)
  3. Paulo Freire’s Radical Approach to Literacy (1970s)
  4. Broadening the Concept of Literacy (1980s-1990s)
  5. Growing Emphasis on Adult Literacy and Learning (2000-present)
  6. Marginality of Adult Education in Development Planning (1947-77)
  7. Towards the Nationwide Programme of Adult Education (1977-84)
  8. The Shifting Approach of Adult Education
  9. The Campaign Approach to Literacy
  10. From Literacy to Post-Literacy and Continuing Education
  11. Marginality of Adult Education in Legislation

5 Adult and Lifelong Learning (An Overview of Philosophical Foundations)

  1. Assumptions about Adult Learning Behaviour
  2. Lifelong Learning: An Educational Movement
  3. Various Philosophical Traditions

6 Trends in Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education

  1. Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
  2. John Dewey (1859-1952)
  3. Antonio Gramsci (1891-1937)
  4. Paulo Freire (1921-1997)
  5. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948)
  6. Rabindra Nath Tagore

7 Psychology of Adult Learning and Motivation

  1. Definitions of Certain Terms Used
  2. Nature of Psychology/Teaching-Learning
  3. Scope of Psychology of Learning
  4. Relevance of Psychology to Adult Learning
  5. Theories of Learning and their Relevance to Adult Learning
  6. Motivation for Adult Learning
  7. Theories of Motivation
  8. Approaches to Motivation of Adult Learners

8 Sociological Background of Adult and Lifelong Learning

  1. Shift from Psychology-oriented Approach to Sociological Understanding
  2. Participation from a Social Perspective
  3. Sociological Approaches
  4. Structural Functionalism
  5. Interpretative Sociology
  6. Theories of Reproduction
  7. Critical Theory of Education

9 Curriculum Development in Adult Education

  1. Meaning of Curriculum/Curriculum Development
  2. Principles of Curriculum Development
  3. Approaches to Curriculum Development
  4. Process of Curriculum Development

10 Community Participation in Curriculum Development and Transaction

  1. Defining Community
  2. Types of Communities
  3. How to Work Effectively in a Community?
  4. Community Needs Assessment and Community Assets and Resources Mapping

11 Teaching and Training Methods and Techniques in Adult Education

  1. Lecture Method
  2. Symposium
  3. Story-Telling
  4. Quizz Session
  5. Debate
  6. Discussion
  7. Panel Discussion
  8. Institutes
  9. Seminar
  10. Conference
  11. Brainstorming
  12. Buzz Group or Buzz Session
  13. Workshop
  14. Case Study
  15. Problem Method
  16. Team Teaching
  17. Programmed Learning or Instruction
  18. Simulation
  19. Micro-teaching

12 Curriculum Transaction – Basics of Communication in Adult Learning

  1. Adult Learning And Communication
  2. Means Of Communication
  3. Effect Of Communication
  4. Forms Of Communication
  5. Effective Communication
  6. Factors Affecting Communication
  7. Skills Of A Good Communicator
  8. Guidelines To Create A Structured Oral Message
  9. Listening Skills
  10. Interviews
  11. The Telephone
  12. Non-Verbal Communication

13 Curriculum Transaction – Communication Media, Systems and Strategy

  1. Impact of Information Technology
  2. Visual Communication
  3. Examples of Visual Media
  4. Communicating as a Part of Networks
  5. Various Forms of Communication
  6. Why How and What of Communication Strategies
  7. Selection of Tools and Methods
  8. Process of Communication
  9. Monitoring and Evaluation
  10. Restructuring the Message

14 ย Curriculum Transaction – Role of Information and Communication Technologies

  1. Potentials of ICTs
  2. Role of ICTs in Education
  3. Using ICTs for Adult Education
  4. Trends in Use of ICTs by Adults
  5. ICTs Literacy and E-9 Countries

15 Curriculum Evaluation in Adult Education

  1. Purpose and Function of Evaluation
  2. Historical Context
  3. Participatory Evaluation Process
  4. Approaches to Participatory Evaluation