Blockseminar Methods of Adult Education MA EB 16.2 MA EAE Modul 4d

The course focuses on the methods, tools and techniques employed in facilitating adult learning. Beyond providing a general introduction to the methodology of adult education the course will acquaint the students with the diverse adult education methods through the concrete example of museum learning. Content outline and schedule: 07.11.2011., 12:00-14:00 Introduction Understanding Adult Learners: Adult versus child learners Adult learning principles. Characteristics of adult learning and adult learners. Learning styles of adult learners. 07.11.2011. 16:00-18:00 Motivation: Learning and motivation. Motives of adult learners. Models and techniques of motivation. Motivational strategies. Stimulation. Competence-development: The definition of competency. The core competencies. Competencies of the adult trainers/educators. Methods of competence-development in the field of adult education 08.11.2011., 10:00-14:00 Characteristics of Adult Educators Roles of adult educators Competencies of adult educators Train the trainer Professional development University trainings in adult education. Curriculum and adult education: The competency- based curriculum.Curriculum models. Teaching /Learning strategies in the field of adult education I.: Teacher-centered strategies (lecture, questioning techniques, etc.) 09.11.2011., 12:00-18:00 Teaching /Learning strategies in the field of adult education II.: Cooperative Strategies (interactive techniques, discussion groups, group work, case study method, role-play, programmed fieldwork, cooperative learning, etc.)Individual Learning Strategies (self-directed learning, self-development, coaching, mentoring, etc.) Innovative learning methods in adult education E-learning: The use of e-tools in teaching and learning. Innovations in e-learning. Connections between e-living, e-communities and e-learning. The influence of the global technological developments on adult education. The methodological background of e-learning and virtual communication. Evaluation: Evaluation of learning outcomes Evaluating the teaching style 10.11.2011., 10:00-14:00 Examining a special field of adult education: Adult education and museums Museums and the post-modern/ learning society. Cultural and social roles of the museum nowadays. Different theories on learning styles of adult learners (eg.: Kolb, Mumford) and theories of museum learning (eg: Falk & Dierking). The Constructivist Museum Education (Hein). Attitudes and motivations of adult learners in the museum. Targeting the diverse adult audiences of the museum: higher education students, families, divorced parents, active elderly, tourists, professionals, etc. Methods and the practice of informal learning in museums. The interpretation. The variety of mediating techniques. Arguments on the interpretative role of the exhibitions. Labels, pathways and interactive museum education devices. The role of e-tools and e-education in museums. 11.11.2011., 10:00-14:00 Methods and the practice of nonformal learning in museums. Programs and program-series for adults. Methods and the practice of formal learning in museums. Museum and internship. Museums as places for professional development. Further trainings for teachers and museum professionals offered by the museum. Museums as places for intercultural dialogue. Cultural mediation in museums. Best practices from Europe. Promoting active chitizenship in museums. Docent-programs. Methodological background of the docent-training program. European and American degree-programs and trainings in museum education. Requirements: Class attendance, active participation in class discussions, essay #1 (10-11 pages); group work Method of evaluation: Assignment 1.- Essay # 1: 50% Assignment 2.- Group work: 40% Participation, Discussion, Attendance: 10% Assignment 1: Essay #1 Essay #1 presents the adult education methods and programs in a chosen museum. The overview has to contain the following: Concerning informal learning:- interpretation techniques of the exhibition, analysis of the exhibition from educational perspectives: labels, panels, interactivity, pathways, dioramas, multimedia facilities. Concerning nonformal learnig: adult programing of the museum. Targeting diverse audiences. Methods and learning outcomes. Concerning formal learning: docent-training program of the museum, internship opportunities if available, further training programs, connections with higher education institutions, the opportunities of professional development Assignment 2: Group work For Assignment 2 students will work in groups during the week of the seminar. Tasks for group work will be assigned in class. Hein, G. E. (1998): Learning in the Museum. New York: Routledge. Jarvis, P.- Griffin, C. (2003): Adult and Continuing Education. Major Themes in Education. Volume IV. London-New York: Routledge. Knoll, J. (1993): Kurs- und Seminarmethoden: Ein Trainingsbuch zur Gestaltung von Kursen und Seminaren, Arbeits- und Gesprächskreisen. Basel: Beltz Verlag. Bildungswissenschaften Universität Duisburg-Essen WS 2011/12 EW:EB/WB M.A., Erwachsenenbildung/Weiterbildung (Master of Arts) Dr. Koltoi Zsuzsa