APEA515 Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education (5 cr)

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Study level:

Intermediate studies

Grading scale:

Pass - fail

Language:

Finnish

Responsible organisation:

Department of Educational Sciences

Curriculum periods:

2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

historical, theoretical and philosophical foundations of andragogy

concepts of andragogy and today's adult education

personalized learning

dialogic and explorative attitude

life experience as an adult learner’s living textbook

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

understands historical, theoretical and philosophical baselines of andragogy and manifestations of these baselines in today's society
understands the meaning of andragogical theory in adult educator's work
is able to apply the andragogical theory and terminology in different contexts of adult education

Description of prerequisites

The course is only for students participating Pedagogical Studies for Adult Educators.

Study materials

BUBER, M. 1999. Minä ja sinä. Juva: WSOY.

DEWEY, J. 2015 (1938). Experience and education. New York: Free Press. (myös e-kirjana)

ISAACS, W. 2001. Dialogi ja yhdessä ajattelemisen taito. Helsinki: Kauppakaari.

KNOWLES, M., HOLTON, E. & SWANSON, R. 2011. The adult learner. The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development. San Francisco: Elsevier. (myös e-kirjana)

LAINE, T. & MALINEN, A. (toim.) 2009. Elävä peilisali. Aikuista pedagogiikkaa oppimassa. Helsinki: Kansanvalistusseura.

LINDEMAN, E. 1926. The meaning of adult education. Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma.

Extra learning material (articles and e-books)

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:

Aktiivinen osallistuminen yhteisiin tapaamisiin ja oppimistehtävien tekeminen hyväksytysti

Select all marked parts

Parts of the completion methods

Teaching (5 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching