Adult Literacy and Numeracy (P01061)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-ALNUM

Students participating on the course will be involved in theoretical and conceptual analysis, policy critique and examining how adult learners can be supported in their study.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Additional Class Information : 13/10/04 1000-1200
27/10/04 1000-1200
3/11/04 1000-1550
10/11/04 1000-1200
17/11/04 1000-1200
1/12/04 1000-1550

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain and critically compare different theoretical perspectives informing adult literacy and numeracy practice.
Identify and critically assess the strengths and limitations of a social practices view of adult literacy and numeracy which examine its contribution across a range of settings - particularly in relation to its research implications.
Locate current policy developments in terms of a theoretical and detailed analyis of historical developments in adult literacy and numeracy in the UK.
Demonstrate a familiarity with the research literature on participation in adult education and learning and its implications for work with adult literacy and numeracy students.
Evaluate major theoretical perspectives on adult learning and their implications for teaching.
Identify and analyse a range of approaches to assessing and evaluating adult learning.

Assessment Information

Students will be expected to complete a 4-5000 word assignment. This can either be from a selection of titles provided by teaching staff or by a negotiated title. Where appropriate and feasible, course members will be encouraged and supported in their assignment to include a small-scale research component.