Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
It provides information about the basic concepts of adult education and lifelong learning, different approaches to the subject, the scope and characteristics of adult education and lifelong learning concepts, the historical development of adult education and lifelong learning, and lifelong learning applications in the Turkish education system.
Course Content
The definition and scope of adult education and lifelong learning; concepts related to adult education (continuous education, public education, non-formal education, vocational education, etc.); the historical development of adult education in Turkey; approaches and models related to adult education; adults and learning; the purpose, scope and historical development of lifelong learning; lifelong learning applications in the Turkish education system.
Required Resources
Darkenwald, G.G. ve S.B. Meriam, (1982), Adult Education: Foundation of Practice. New York: Harper and Raw Pub.
-Celep, C. (1995), Halk Eğitimi. Ankara: Pegem Yayınları.
-Gedikoğlu, Ş. (1991), Türkiye'de Yaygın Eğitimden Çağdaş Halk Eğitimine. Ankara: Kadıoğlu Matbaası.
-Knapper, C.K.&Cropley, A.J. (1991). Lifelong Learning and Higher Education. 2nd ed. London: KoganPage.
Course Learning Outcomes
- 1) To Have Awareness and Knowledge of Adult Education
- (2) To Have Awareness and Knowledge of Lifelong Education
- (3) To Understand the Importance of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Turkey and the World
- (4) To Achieve Adult Education Program Preparation Competence
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 7 | 7 | 49 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Meaning and Scope of Adult Education | Literature review |
| 2 | Concepts Related to Adult Education (Continuing Education, Public Education, Non-Formal Education, Vocational Education etc.) | Literature review |
| 3 | Models and Theories Related to Adult Education | Literature review |
| 4 | Adults and Learning | Literature review |
| 5 | Historical Development of Adult Education in Turkey | Literature review |
| 6 | Purpose and Scope of Lifelong Learning | Literature review |
| 7 | Principles, Components and Goals of Lifelong Learning | Literature review |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Exam study |
| 9 | Lifelong Learning Skills | Literature review |
| 10 | Lifelong Learning and Technology | Literature review |
| 11 | Lifelong Learning in European Union Countries | Literature review |
| 12 | Lifelong Learning Practices in Different Countries | Literature review |
| 13 | Historical Development of Lifelong Learning in Turkey | Literature review |
| 14 | Lifelong Learning Practices in the Turkish Education System | Literature review |
| 15 | An overview | Literature review |
| 16 | Final exam | Exam study |