Module Code: BAAWE6IAWE
Long Title Introduction to Adult and Workplace Education
Title Introduction to Adult and Workplace Education
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Michael Goldrick
Module Author: Michael Goldrick
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the general characteristics of adult learners;
LO2 Differentiate between the concepts of traditional learning and workplace learning
LO3 Describe different models of education and workplace learning
LO4 Demonstrate an awareness of the relevance of; Needs Analyses within your sector, the development of a culture of the Learning Organisation and Communities of Practice.
LO5 Demonstrate an understanding of the need for ensuring learners are equipped for a lifetime of flexibility and the ability to respond to change and innovate within learning and training environments.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Adult Learners - characteristics and motivators
Difference between adult learners and school age learners; characteristics and motivators for adult learners; obstacles in the way of learning and how to overcome them
Fundamentals and Theories
Models and theories of adult learning
Learning and Development in Organisations
Learning Organisations; Role of Learning and Development in organisations, Communities of Practice Adaptation to change
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Essay % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Discussion of different models of adult and workplace learning (Example)
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 3 Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning No Description 18 Every Week 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 

Module Resources

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