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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
PEDA0054-1  Methods in adult training
Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Education SciencesToute l'année3
Master in Education Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Education Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Master in Education Sciences, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Education Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Master in Education, Professional Focus in Adult Education, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Education, Professional Focus in Adult Education, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Holder(s) :  Daniel Faulx
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The adult training methodology course proposes a general view of the most common methods used to train and teach adults. The main training methods are discussed, as well as the different methods that can be used in this context. As part of the class, students have the possibility to test some of those methods.

The course is organized in collaboration with the University of Lille 1 (France).

The course is based on the following assumptions:
  • The methods of adult training are diverse and constantly evolving.
  • Selection of training methods should be based on several parameters: the characteristics of the target audience, the objectives, the cultural, social and organizational context, the competencies of the trainer, the learning tools and situations that are available or can be created, the demand, the needs (whether expressed or concealed), the strategic challenges of the individuals taking part in the training, the choice of learning style, the financial and technical resources available.
  • It is essential for the (future) professional trainers and educators to be aware of and to be able to describe and criticize the various methods of adult training.
Course objective :  By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

  • describe the characteristics of the adults being trained
  • describe the various methods of adult training, not only those related to group training but also the more recent training strategies
  • know the various methods that can be used within a training strategy
  • to reflect about and define a personal training philosophy with respect to adult training
  • to be exposed to various training methods and to develop a critical assessment of those methods
Prerequisites :  Not applicable
Workshops :  10 hours of practical work are organized at the University of Lille 1 through a one-day workshop there. The students can choose between four subjects (this year: training engineering, individualization of training, seniors and training, validation of what has been acquired during training). Next, the students must construct a training session about the day they spent in Lille and aimed at the other students (see also Evaluation).

The students also participate in the training sessions organized by the other students.
Organization :  Classes take place every Friday from 9AM to 12PM, room S4, building B7a ("grands amphis"). The practical work occurs in Lille, on a date to be determined by the students.
Written notes :  Class notes are available at the "Unité d'Apprentissage et Formation Continue des Adultes"
Assessment :  Students will be assessed in the following way:

  • students participate, in groups, in a theme-based workshop day at the University of Lille 1. They choose between one of the four proposed subjects (see "practical work")
  • students prepare a 3 hour long training session on that specific subject and aimed at the other students
  • students receive a formative evaluation from the other students
  • quantitative assessment of the student by the professor is based both on the quality of the content of the training session and on the adequate use of training methods
Contacts :  Contacts ;
Daniel Faulx
Chargé de cours

Stéphanie Peters
Assistante

Unité d'Apprentissage et de Formation continue des Adultes
Université de Liège
Boulevard du Rectorat, 5/B32
4000 LIEGE
Belgique
Daniel.Faulx@ulg.ac.be
S.Peters@ulg.ac.be
Website : www.uafa.ulg.ac.be (http://www.uafa.ulg.ac.be)
Remarks :  Additional information is available on the bulletin board of building B32, first floor.


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