2296 - Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated title	BAdultLrng&Devt
CRICOS Code	034861G
Managing faculty	Education
Intake restrictions	Students must meet the recognition of prior learning (RPL) requirement for 48 points of credit at first year level.
Total credit points required	144
Duration (years)	3 years FT, 6 years PT Students eligible for this course are given recognition of prior learning (RPL) for the first year (48 points), hence the duration of study is two years full-time or four years part-time.
Contact details	Clayton: telephone +61 3 9905 2819, email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au.
Course coordinator	Dr Anita Devos

Description

This course is designed specifically for people currently working in the field of adult learning and development who wish to upgrade their formal qualifications, gain recognition for prior work experience, and improve their theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Completion of this course will lead to a recognised tertiary degree in adult and vocational education and training that will place graduates at the forefront of professional knowledge and practice and give them a competitive edge in the employment market. Opportunities exist for further study at honours or masters level.

Objectives

The course aims to develop flexible and innovative practitioners who can enhance adult learning and facilitate the development of individuals, enterprises, industry and local and global communities. The course embraces all dimensions of adult learning and development, integrates theory with practice, and is delivered in a flexible and adult-oriented learning environment.

Structure

Eligible students qualify for recognition of prior learning (RPL) and enter directly into the second year of the course.

The second and third years of the course comprise 14 core units and two elective units. Each unit is valued at six points. The course is structured to enable students to develop theoretical and conceptual frameworks in which to reflect critically and constructively on their previous and current work experience, in addition to developing new strategies and approaches for application in workplace and community settings. Their newly acquired knowledge and understandings are reinforced through a range of practical learning activities such as site visits, group workshops, case studies, and independent workplace projects.

Requirements

First year

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) normally equivalent to 48 points

Second year

EDF2801 Adult education practices 1
EDF2802 Contexts of adult learning and development
EDF2803 Learning and researching in work-related contexts
EDF2804 Multimedia in adult education: policy and practice
EDF2805 Multimedia in adult education: implementation and evaluation
EDF2806 Work, organisation and learning
EDF2807 Adult education practices 2 - project
EDF2808 Policy and change in adult education and training

Third year

EDF3801 Program design and delivery
EDF3802 Work, development and identity
EDF3803 Working with difference
EDF3804 Independent work-based project
EDF3805 Educational project management
EDF3806 Future directions in adult learning and development
two electives chosen from other units offered by the faculty, or other approved units, to the value of 6 points each

Award(s) received on completion

Bachelor of Adult Learning and Development

13 October 2017 03 July 2024