Trends in Adult and Lifelong Learning

Synopsis

Trends in Adult and Lifelong Learning provides students an opportunity to reflect on the trends affecting as well as challenging the world of adult and lifelong learning today and tomorrow. Students will explore key issues that potentially can transform continuing education in contemporary societies.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

Lifelong learning in society: demographic, social and economic drivers
Adult education: formal learning, non-formal learning and informal learning
Role of universities in promoting adult and lifelong learning
Learning cities from national and international perspectives
Theories and practices of adult learning
Public pedagogy: Media as a way of lifelong learning
Lifelong learning in community learning centers
Learning and unlearning in continuing education
Policy and strategies in Europe
Policy and strategies in Asia Pacific
Policy and strategies in North and South America
Policy and strategies in Africa

Learning Outcome

Examine selected key trends and issues in adult and lifelong learning in response to global developments.
Analyse the impact of demographic, social and economic drivers on continuing education landscape.
Assess the implications of key trends and issues for adult education and/or lifelong learning.
Prepare an appropriate response to current issues in the continuing education field.
Appraise educational policies in response to global trends and development.
Evaluate supply and demand trends in adult and lifelong education in relation to global trends and development.

Part-time Programmes

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Trends in Adult and Lifelong Learning

Trends in Adult and Lifelong Learning (ADL566)

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