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In time on time: Website for teachers of English to speakers of other languagesDullien, Starley Beatrix 01 January 2005 (has links)
The purpose of the "In Time On Time TESOL" website for Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) is to provide adult-education teachers online access to classroom managing techniques, teaching and learning strategies, and online resources based on constructivism and adult-learning theory. The instructional design and navigation structure is based on Random Access Instruction (RAI) and hypertext theory.
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A study of the challenges of adult learning facilitation in a diverse setting with special reference to SoshanguveRivombo, Alfred Mashau 06 1900 (has links)
A critical cross-field outcome of Curriculum 2005 as introduced in South Africa is to work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organization, and community. This research aims at investigating challenges that impede adult learners from diverse backgrounds to work effectively as members of a team, group, organization and community. Informed by models of education in lifelong learning (intercultural, multicultural and anti-racist models of education which supplement andragogy), a qualitative inquiry which followed an active research approach was undertaken in selected adult learning centres in Soshanguve in Gauteng Province to explore the challenges of diversity during adult learning facilitation. Data was gathered from sixteen adult education facilitators from four adult education centres by means of in-depth interviews, follow-up interviews and observational fieldwork. Findings indicated that facilitators require additional knowledge and skills to achieve the objectives of the intercultural, multicultural and anti-racist models of education effectively; senior adult learners require particular attention from facilitators to prevent learner attrition in this age group; linguistic diversity problematises effective intercultural communication, especially where the facilitator is not proficient in learners‟ home languages; and awareness should be raised of the negative impact of inflexible attitudes towards certain aspects of diversity such as religion and sexual orientation on effective teaching and learning. However, positive adult education facilitation practices were also observed. Based on the findings of the literature review and the empirical inquiry recommendations for the improvement of practice were made. / ABET and Youth Development / M. Ed. (Adult and Continuing Education)
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Evaluation of curriculum design and delivery : a case for Zimbabwe Staff CollegeKashora, Phoebe 01 1900 (has links)
The major goal of the Bachelor of Adult Education degree is to equip officers with the
prerequisite skills, knowledge and attitudes to design and deliver programmed instruction to
different categories of learners as well as to equip them with skills to conduct research in the
field of adult education practice. The present study undertakes to investigate the reasons for lack of patronage for the adult education degree at Zimbabwe Staff College (ZSC) by exploring the quality of the adult education degree programme in terms of its effectiveness, relevance, value and its ability to enhance the quality of life. An adult education degree programme should reflect the sociocultural realities and experiences of adult learners. Participatory approaches should inform the development and implementation of curriculum. The aim of the study is to inform decisionmaking aimed at programme improvement. Effectiveness entails adequacy and appropriateness of teaching methods and support services. Relevance is ensured by considering the policy framework, curriculum provision, learners‟ needs and non–participation in the programme. Value constitutes the ability to improve the economic, professional, social and political aspects of life. Using the qualitative case study design, seven students and two administrators were selected
using purposeful sampling, which is informed by the non-probability theory of sampling, to
participate in individual and focus group interviews, which were subsequently conducted and
generated data for analysis. Available relevant documents were analysed.
The major finding revealed that a lack of recognition of the adult education programme by
superiors at ZSC was the major obstacle to participation. Lack of recognition was found to be
attributable to the absence of any national lifelong learning policy, ZSC policy framework,
institutional structural conditions, and non–participatory curriculum development process and
also to other associated barriers. The non-existence of the national and local policies on adult
education was found to be negatively affecting not only participation but also the quality of the
content provision because a lifelong learning policy framework is supposed to be informing
design and practice. Recommendations focus on revision of the policy framework and the way the policies are implemented at national and local levels. A review of the implementation of policy is imperative if the restrictions responsible for the invisibility of adult education in the
country and adult education programmes at ZCS are to be removed. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
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A study of the challenges of adult learning facilitation in a diverse setting with special reference to SoshanguveRivombo, Alfred Mashau 06 1900 (has links)
A critical cross-field outcome of Curriculum 2005 as introduced in South Africa is to work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organization, and community. This research aims at investigating challenges that impede adult learners from diverse backgrounds to work effectively as members of a team, group, organization and community. Informed by models of education in lifelong learning (intercultural, multicultural and anti-racist models of education which supplement andragogy), a qualitative inquiry which followed an active research approach was undertaken in selected adult learning centres in Soshanguve in Gauteng Province to explore the challenges of diversity during adult learning facilitation. Data was gathered from sixteen adult education facilitators from four adult education centres by means of in-depth interviews, follow-up interviews and observational fieldwork. Findings indicated that facilitators require additional knowledge and skills to achieve the objectives of the intercultural, multicultural and anti-racist models of education effectively; senior adult learners require particular attention from facilitators to prevent learner attrition in this age group; linguistic diversity problematises effective intercultural communication, especially where the facilitator is not proficient in learners‟ home languages; and awareness should be raised of the negative impact of inflexible attitudes towards certain aspects of diversity such as religion and sexual orientation on effective teaching and learning. However, positive adult education facilitation practices were also observed. Based on the findings of the literature review and the empirical inquiry recommendations for the improvement of practice were made. / ABET and Youth Development / M. Ed. (Adult and Continuing Education)
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Evaluation of curriculum design and delivery : a case for Zimbabwe Staff CollegeKashora, Phoebe 01 1900 (has links)
The major goal of the Bachelor of Adult Education degree is to equip officers with the
prerequisite skills, knowledge and attitudes to design and deliver programmed instruction to
different categories of learners as well as to equip them with skills to conduct research in the
field of adult education practice. The present study undertakes to investigate the reasons for lack of patronage for the adult education degree at Zimbabwe Staff College (ZSC) by exploring the quality of the adult education degree programme in terms of its effectiveness, relevance, value and its ability to enhance the quality of life. An adult education degree programme should reflect the sociocultural realities and experiences of adult learners. Participatory approaches should inform the development and implementation of curriculum. The aim of the study is to inform decisionmaking aimed at programme improvement. Effectiveness entails adequacy and appropriateness of teaching methods and support services. Relevance is ensured by considering the policy framework, curriculum provision, learners‟ needs and non–participation in the programme. Value constitutes the ability to improve the economic, professional, social and political aspects of life. Using the qualitative case study design, seven students and two administrators were selected
using purposeful sampling, which is informed by the non-probability theory of sampling, to
participate in individual and focus group interviews, which were subsequently conducted and
generated data for analysis. Available relevant documents were analysed.
The major finding revealed that a lack of recognition of the adult education programme by
superiors at ZSC was the major obstacle to participation. Lack of recognition was found to be
attributable to the absence of any national lifelong learning policy, ZSC policy framework,
institutional structural conditions, and non–participatory curriculum development process and
also to other associated barriers. The non-existence of the national and local policies on adult
education was found to be negatively affecting not only participation but also the quality of the
content provision because a lifelong learning policy framework is supposed to be informing
design and practice. Recommendations focus on revision of the policy framework and the way the policies are implemented at national and local levels. A review of the implementation of policy is imperative if the restrictions responsible for the invisibility of adult education in the
country and adult education programmes at ZCS are to be removed. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
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Constructivism for the English-as-a-second-language learning environment and professional developmentDullien, Starley Beatrix 01 January 2005 (has links)
This project addresses the needs of the adult learner. The adult learner referred to in; this project comes from two distinguishable groups. One group of adult learners consists of the ESL students who attend adult school or community-based English programs. The other group of adult learners consists of the teachers within adult education ESL programs who themselves are students as they participate in professional development workshops.
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