Foundations and Principles of Teaching Adults
Course code
KAN6086.HR
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Täiskasvanute õpetamise alused ja põhimõtted
Course title in English
Foundations and Principles of Teaching Adults
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To create opportunities for obtaining an overview of the didactic principles of adult teaching, and for the development of preparedness and practical skills for teaching activities.
Brief description of the course
Didactic principles of adult teaching originating from different education philosophy approaches (liberalism, behaviouralism, progressivism, humanism, radicalism). Planning, carrying out and evaluating the learning process. Designing a learning environment and supporting learning. Formation of motivation to learn in the learning process. Doctrine of power and manipulation. Indoctrination. Preparation of teaching materials. Functions of learning assignments. Choices made by adult teachers to support learning.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the didactic principles of teaching adults;
- is able to conceptualise, plan, carry out, manage and evaluate the learning process;
- is familiar with the principles of preparing teaching materials;
- is able to create teaching materials and assignments that support learning;
- is aware of the choices of the teacher in adult education.
- understands the didactic principles of teaching adults;
- is able to conceptualise, plan, carry out, manage and evaluate the learning process;
- is familiar with the principles of preparing teaching materials;
- is able to create teaching materials and assignments that support learning;
- is aware of the choices of the teacher in adult education.
Teacher
Kaire Povilaitis
The course is a prerequisite
Study programmes containing that course