Learning objectives
At the end of the course students will have to show knowledge and understanding of the main theoretical foundations of adult education. In particular, at the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
1) know and understand the main theoretical, epistemological and methodological foundations related to adult education
2) know and interpret in a critical and autonomous way theories and models for the promotion of adult learning in the health context
3) know, understand and be able to analyze and reflect in an autonomous and critical way on the correlation between social representations and educational interventions, welfare and care in the health context.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite is required.
Course unit content
The course aims to explore the issue of adult education as a constituent of perspectives and policies for managing change and innovation, in all areas of individual and collective life.
Through the study and experimentation of some educational practices and some active training methodologies, the conditions that promote growth, change and learning of adults will in particular be explored.
The main contents addressed during the course will therefore be:
- the construct of adult education, lifelong learning, lifewide-long-deep education;
- transformative learning and the role of the adult educator;
- images and representations of adult and adulthood and correlation with the design and implementation of adult educational, training and learning practices.
Full programme
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Bibliography
The bibliography will be provided during the course.
Teaching methods
The educational activities will be conducted focusing on active learning methods (interactive lectures, case studies, simulations) with a continuous enhancement of the direct experiences of the participants and the interactions between individuals in learning. The classroom activities will be supported by the use of authentic materials and presentations on computer.
Assessment methods and criteria
The students' learnings will be evaluate through an oral exam which includes questions about: a) the student's knowledge about the main topics b) the student's competence about reflecting on specific themes in a critical way c) the student's competence about analyzing issues across different contexts and perspectives.
Other information
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