Compare Distance learning Masters Programs in Adult Education 2019

Master of Education in Adult Education

This program embodies a progressive and coherent prospectus in the following fundamental areas:

The theoretical and philosophical foundations of adult education The underlying implications, characteristics, and broad scope of adult education Critical thinking toward social change in adult education The leadership and facilitation needed for adult learning and development Adult education research

Program Goals/Learning Outcomes

Learners completing the MED in Adult Education will:

Describe the foundations of adult education history, philosophies, learning theories, and critical thinking toward social change Explore how adults develop and examine the impact of the aging process on learning Develop programs and design courses using various facilitation methods for adults in education and training environments Apply adult education and training concepts to meet workforce education needs Explore adult education theory, concepts, and philosophies from a global perspective Recognize current adult education literature, interpret research, and conduct a final project Recognize personal leadership style in the management of adult education programs through an analysis of ethical and policy related issues Identify adult education as a professional field of study. ... [-]

The Postgraduate Program of Studies focuses on the area of ​​Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning and discusses two main pillars: (A) General Adult Education; (b) Vocational Education and Training.

The aim of the Program is to provide trainees with the cognitive (theoretical and practical) and metacognitive (methodological, epistemological) skills that will enable them to understand in depth - in a dialectical function - General Adult Education and Vocational Education and Training, Within the overall area of ​​Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, with the ultimate goal of moving from understanding to the stages of analysis, synthesis, implementation and evaluation of new knowledge.... [-]

This International Master is a joint degree delivered and awarded by four universities: the University of Glasgow (UK), the University of Malta, the Open University of Cyprus and Tallinn University (Estonia).

Objectives of the Programme A distinctive feature of this programme is the connection between theory and practice, gained through focused placements and mobility periods between the partner universities. It draws together the recognized strengths of the consortium partners into a relevant, joint degree that engages with and responds to such issues as social inequality, migration and intercultural cooperation. The programme aims to deliver a curriculum that enables people to work with adults effectively and competently in changing socially diverse contexts. You will receive a theoretical grounding in adult education, as well as intercultural and practical skills development through teaching placements, focused seminars and online courses. Structure of the Programme ... [-]

Joint Degree with the University of Peloponnese

Duration (years): 1.5 Years (3 Semesters) Qualification Awarded: Master of Education in Education of Adult Educators and Vocational Education and Training Trainers Level of Qualification: Master Degree (2nd Cycle) Language of Instruction: Greek Mode of Study: Distance Learning Minimum ECTS Credits: 90 Profile of the Programme

The purpose of the programme is to equip students with specialized knowledge in the field of adult education and vocational education and training through (a) the attendance of relevant modules, (b) the study of relevant literature and (c) the possibility of doing practical training. Moreover, the programme aims at cultivating research skills through (a) the attendance of specialized courses in quantitative and qualitative research and (b) either the undertaking of small-scale research projects in the framework of various modules and/or the authoring of a postgraduate research thesis.... [-]