Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training Course Code: SE01-103-00/31 This Graduate Diploma is a well-established program which first started in 1991 as the Certificate in Adult Education and Training. The current new curriculum is implemented from academic year 2005-2006. The program is designed for those who are keen to acquire the theories and develop the essential skills involved in facilitating adult learning. Students come from a wide range of background, including trainers in commerce, industry and public sector; teachers in vocational, technical, professional, community and adult education; and personnel involved in programme management, administration and human resources development. OBJECTIVES At the end of the program, participants are able to: Discuss major assumptions about adult learning and explain the variables that can influence adult participation and success in learning Analyze learning needs in organization and devise a training proposal that maximizes chance of learning transfer and which meets both administrative and budgetary format of presentation Design a course that shows application of curriculum development principles with clearly thought out match between learning outcomes-content-teaching method, and which is presented in a suitable format for obtaining institutional approval or funding support Employ appropriate teaching and training methods as deemed suitable for particular learning context and learner style. Review major developments in learning strategies for adult experiential learning, higher education and vocational education, and appraise the values of qualifications framework and competency standards in promoting cross-sector learning in society 1
Distinguish among various approaches for evaluating programs, training courses and assessment of student learning and employ the right method to measure outcomes and report them to stakeholders Use effective methods of presentation to achieve communication goals and examine own teaching practice through self-reflection and peer comments Employ educational technologies in classroom teaching and propose a scheme for converting classroom instruction to e-learning or blended learning PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Part I: Adult Education Theories and Their Application Module 1 Foundations of Adult Education Module 2 Training Needs Analysis and Training in Organization Module 3 Curriculum Planning and Instructional Design Module 4 Adult Teaching / Training Methods Part II: Strategies of Learning, Instructional Delivery and Evaluation Module 5 Strategies and Approaches of Learning Module 6 Assessment of Adult Learning and Program Evaluation Module 7 Presentation and Communication Skills, Classroom Management and Peer Teaching Module 8 E-learning and Blended Learning TEACHING Students will be required to attend a three-hour session on Wednesday evenings (6:45-9:45p.m.) and on Saturday afternoons (2:30-5:30p.m.). Students are encouraged to work in groups for peer support in completing coursework. Medium of instruction and assessment is English and, where necessary, supplemented by Chinese. 2
ASSESSMENT Part I Review Report (25%) Individual essay (25%) Training design and delivery (25%) Individual course proposal (25%) Part II Problem based learning coursework (25%) Assessment coursework (25%) E-learning project (25%) Peer teaching (25%) Remarks: The minimum attendance requirement for each part is 80%. The Graduate Diploma will be awarded if students meet the attendance requirement & pass all the course works. LEARNING RESOURCES Students are issued a borrower s card which entitles access to the University of Hong Kong Library with borrowing rights. Additional electronic based resources of the HKU Library can be accessed via the School s SOUL platform online. 3
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for admission to the program, applicants should: (a) hold a bachelor s degree; or (b) (i) have a post-secondary academic or professional qualification; and (ii) be 21 years old or above; and (iii) have gained in the HKCEE Level 2 in English Language* or equivalent; and (iv) have at least 3 years of work experience preferably in teaching / training (Applicants from non teaching / training backgrounds are welcomed to apply and may be required to attend an interview. They may be admitted in the first instance to Part I, and subject to satisfactory completion of coursework and exam be allowed to progress to Part II). * With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 at HKCEE. EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFIED TEACHERS To encourage qualified primary and secondary school teachers to extend their teaching expertise to adult education, exemption of up to 3 modules in the Graduate Diploma may be granted. A reduced fee will apply to successful applicants granted advanced standing. Please enquire for specific details. STUDY DURATION From November 2013 October 2014 VENUE Fortress Tower or other HKU SPACE teaching centers PROGRAMME DIRECTOR Dr. Pansy Lam BA; MSc, PhD; CertEd (TESL); PgDip; Chartered FCIPD; MIHRM Senior Program Director (Assistant Professor), HKU SPACE 4
TEACHING TEAM Teaching staff are recruited from among experienced trainers, lecturers from HKU SPACE and other tertiary institutions in HK and overseas. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants should complete the standard HKU SPACE enrolment form and submit copies of academic certificates to the following address: The Program Director (Attn: Miss Charmaine Sung) HKU SPACE, Room 1107, 11/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King s Road, North Point, Hong Kong. Tel: 2508 8867 Email: charmaine.sung@hkuspace.hku.hk The closing date for application is 15 th September 2013. The program will commence on 9 th November 2013. COURSE FEE $26,000 EXTERNAL EXAMINER S COMMENT The programme demonstrates appropriate learning outcomes and these have largely been met with great success. Indeed, this programme is comparable with international best practice and a number of students on this programme can be described as world class. Professor Simon McGrath, University of Nottingham 5
REMARKS FROM PAST STUDENTS "I learned theory of teaching from the course and shared practical experience from each other with the classmates and the lecturers." Beauty Industry Trainer The course has broadened my horizon in terms of enhancing my insight on the contemporary adult learning theories, teaching strategies, curriculum design, course assessment and evaluation. Most importantly, it provides me with up-to-date knowledge and skills to become an effective trainer and programme planner for adult education. - Police Chief Inspector The Graduate Diploma in Adult Education and Training is a professional and well designed programme. It helped to fulfill my education and training development needs, and provided a pathway for me to successfully complete an MEd degree at the University of Nottingham. I would especially like to express my thanks to the programme leader and support staff for their valuable assistance over the past years. Lecturer in Secretaryship and Office Administration The course provides comprehensive and professional knowledge and information on current adult education and training worldwide to its participants. The course is particularly powerful as it allows adult learners to learn from their own experience through active involvement in individual and group assignment. Inflight Service Trainer From Malcolm Knowles' andragogy theory to David Kolb's experiential learning, I put adult learning theory into practice and research! I love attending classes in the Diploma and I was also able to obtain some credit exemption for my Masters. I'm currently studying informal learning in science education and I was able to use many theories and models from adult education because it is also focused on motivation, learner self-directedness and lifelong learning. - PhD Student, North Carolina State University 6