Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1EMB071Adult education and lifelong learning2+0+02422.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Pre-School Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course To have knowledge about the basic concepts, models and lifelong learning practices of adult education.
Course Content this lesson; basic concepts of adult education, basic assumptions of adult learning in the context of the Andragogical Approach, basic principles to be followed in adult education, learning disabilities, reasons requiring adult education, priority target groups, historical development of adult education in Turkey, purpose, scope and historical development of lifelong learning; It includes topics such as lifelong learning practices in the Turkish education system, disabled adults and learning, universal teaching designs for adults with disabilities, universal teaching designs for adults with disabilities, and lifelong learning practices in the world.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-answer and case study methods will be used in the teaching process, and in-group discussions will be included.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Şam https://ef.hku.edu.tr/akademik-personel/ mehmet.sam@hku.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ereş, F. (2019). (Ed). Adult Education and Lifelong Learning. Ankara: Pegem A Akademi Publishing.
Miser, R. (2013). Lifelong Learning, Concept and Context, Ankara: EBF-MD Publication
Course Notes this lesson; basic concepts of adult education, basic assumptions of adult learning in the context of the Andragogical Approach, basic principles to be followed in adult education, learning disabilities, reasons requiring adult education, priority target groups, historical development of adult education in Turkey, purpose, scope and historical development of lifelong learning; It includes topics such as lifelong learning practices in the Turkish education system, disabled adults and learning, universal teaching designs for adults with disabilities, universal teaching designs for adults with disabilities, and lifelong learning practices in the world.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 7 3 21
Final examination 14 3 42
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 119

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Defines the basic concepts related to adult education.
2 Relates the methods and techniques used in adult education.
3 Knows lifelong learning practices in the Turkish education system

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction
2 Definition and Scope of Adult Education
3 Basic Concepts About Adult Education
4 Characteristics of Adult Education
5 Historical Development of Adult Education in Turkey
6 Approaches and Models Related to Adult Education
7 Adults and Learning: An Evaluation in Terms of Learning Theories
8 Mitterm
9 Purpose and Scope of Lifelong Learning
10 The Importance and Basic Features of Lifelong Learning
11 Lifelong Learning Competencies
12 Historical Development of Lifelong Learning
13 Lifelong Learning Practices in the Turkish Education System
14 general evaluation

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
C1 3 2
C2 3 2
C3 3 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant