NCI Courses

Programme Code	BAHAWE

Programme Duration	4

Programme Level	8

EQF Level	6

EHEA Level	First Cycle

Programme Credits	240

Semester Duration	0 Week(s)

Language of Instruction	English

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Programme Outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to :

Description
Articulate and apply conceptual knowledge in the broad area of education and learning throughout the lifespan.
Demonstrate and apply specialist knowledge in one specific context as either Early Childhood Education or Adult and Workforce Education.
Apply an integrated and comprehensive understanding of various theoretical perspectives on learning and development as discussed in the current literature with particular emphasis on Adult & Workforce Education.
Apply an integrated and comprehensive understanding of the way various educational theories are related to teaching/instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational practices.
Demonstrate an integrated and systematic understanding of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
The ability to guide others to achieve learning in others
Critically discuss and decide on the appropriate application of methods, scaffolds and instructional approaches to enable effective learning.
Apply an integrated and systematic understanding of the current literature on educational assessment and feedback-for-learning and how feedback/assessment can be used to facilitate learning.
The practical skills of teaching or managing learning spaces appropriate for the setting.
Demonstrate an integrated and systematic understanding of how technology can be used to facilitate the learning and development.
Manage learning environments so they are safe, effective and conform to regulatory requirements.
Guide, nurture and facilitate learning in others
Guide, nurture and facilitate learning in AWE settings
Develop teaching and learning strategies appropriate for specific contexts, test the effectiveness of employing these strategies, and evaluate the outcome of their implementation.
Awareness of and ability to operate within the professional standards associated with classrooms and training environments in workplace and community settings.
Manage others and lead learning in workplace contexts
Design for learning
Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and follow-through in working with peers and other professional educators in planning curricula and developing and evaluating educational programs.
Students will be competent communicators capable using skills of writing, media and oral presentation to convey key messages associated with their profession and in a manner appropriate to the various target audiences (e.g. learners and colleagues).
Direct and manage one's own learning
Act autonomously and think independently
Demonstrate an interest in professional development by consulting journals, attending conferences, and engaging in professional discussions with peers.
Students will have skills to collaborate and problem solve in a group.
Students will present a portfolio of their experience in college including participation in voluntary and service-learning activities
Engage in scholarly reflection on practice.
Demonstrate a capacity for critical thinking, focused and informed argument, identification of boundaries, comparison and analysis of key issues involved in learning and teaching.
Formulate and communicate judgements with incomplete or limited information
Demonstrate an ability to identify and coherently present insights on current best-practices and research findings to other professionals, parents and stakeholders.
Discuss when, where, and if various types of technology should be used as part of the instructional process to facilitate student learning.
Students will have skills to be sensitive to other peoples' needs and points-of view.