training for adult educators

Quality education and training have a vital role to play in meeting the growing demand for professional adult educators. So if you are looking for formal qualifications or seeking to further your own professional development,
take a look at what the following institutions have to offer:

University of Cape Town
University of the Western Cape
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of South Africa

The University of Cape Town offers a range of adult educator qualifications:

an entry level Diploma;
an Advanced Certificate; and
a Masters degree.

These courses are aimed at Education, Training and Development (ETD) Practitioners working in a variety of sites including development projects, workplace training, adult basic education and training, human resource development, health education, and trade union education. Students come to our courses with a wealth of experience and our courses aim to build a firm base of expertise, skills and knowledge, essential to the well-trained adult educator, trainer or development worker. The courses enable them to develop professionally and increase their capacity for reflection and innovation in the various sites of practice, through linking theory, practice and skills development.

Diploma in Education (Adult Education)
The Diploma provides an entry-level qualification at the Higher Education level (NQF Level 5). This two-year part-time programme is designed for those who have some work experience in the field of adult education, training or development, and wish to improve their practice by taking a formal university course.

The Diploma aims to deepen understanding of the field through exploring adult learning theories; understanding how to design and facilitate learning events; investigating current policy developments in the ETD field; examining the role of education and training in organisation development; and developing skills in critical thinking, reading, writing and presentation.

In order to apply for the Diploma you must have at least two years experience of working in the ETD field, as well as either a senior school leaving certificate, or the ability to communicate, read and write English, approximately equivalent to a school leaving certificate.

For more information contact Jenny Birkett on (021) 650 4782

Advanced Certificate in Education (Adult Education)
The Advanced Certificate awards a professional qualification (NQF Level 6) for middle- to upper-level leaders and experienced practitioners in the ETD field, involved in policy development, management and programme design. This two-year part-time programme aims to develop students' theoretical grasp of education and training practice, including the purposes and contexts of adult education, both in South Africa and internationally. The programme focuses on understanding the changing professional and policy contexts, theory shifts in the organisation of learning within society, as well as providing opportunities for students to increase their specialised ETD roles.

In order to apply for the Advanced Certificate you must have either a full-time three-year post-matriculation qualification (e.g. a university degree) or have attained a level of competence adequate for admission to the programme.

For more information contact Salma Ismail on (021) 650 4253

Masters in Adult Education
The Masters in Adult Education is designed for ETD practitioners, planners, consultants, policy analysts, and community, trade union and sectoral skills development workers interested in adult education and human resource development issues. Students may register for either a part-time or full-time Masters (MEd or MPhil). The adult education modules (Adult learning and experience; Workplace education/training policy; Knowledge, learning and organisational work; and Adult learning in informal social contexts) aim to equip graduates with the theoretical and contextual understanding and research skills necessary to engage critically with current policies and debates in the ETD field.

In order to apply for the Masters you must have an honours degree or equivalent.

For more information contact Linda Cooper on (021) 650 3999

University of KwaZulu-Natal

The Centre for Adult Education forms part of the School of Adult and Higher Education (SAHE) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has its main offices on the Pietermaritzburg campus with other staff based on the Howard College campus in Durban.

CAE offers a number of formal courses that are provided on a part-time or distance-education basis including:

Certificate in Education (Participatory Development or Workplace Learning)
National Professional Diploma in Education
(Further Education and Training - Vocational Education and Training)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Adult Education)
Master of Education (Adult Education)

Certificate in Education
This course is currently run on a two year part-time basis. The qualification currently exists in two forms - Participatory Development and Workplace Learning - and an Adult Basic Education and Training programme will run from 2006.

Participatory Development
The Participatory Development qualification aims to develop a strong, well trained cadre of adult educators, and build the capacity of rural and disadvantaged communities through producing qualified community development practitioners who can plan and implement participatory and sustainable development projects at the community level.

A series of compulsory courses introduce learners to the principles and practices of adutl education, development and project management. Learners can then choose to specialise in either Land Care, Entrepreneurship, or Conflict transformation. (Five other specialisations, namely, HIV/AIDS Education, Early Childhood Development, Adult Basic Education and Training, Leadership and Management of NGOs, and Local Government are currently being developed as electives for the future).

Workplace Learning
This course introduces learners to adult education theory and practice, training context and legislation, facilitation and intructional techniques, programme planning and assessment, workplace literacy and development in practice

The minimum entry requirements for admission are a Senior Certificate, and three years relevant experience relevant to the area of study. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may be admitted to study by permission of Senate.

National Professional Diploma in Education
The Diploma in Education was instituted in 2001 as a means of upgrading the qualifications of employed educators especially vocational education and training practitioners in Further Education and Training Colleges. The course is offered over a three year period and includes the following modules

Foundations of Further Education and Training 1 & 2
Instruction and Learning 1 & 2
Communication 1 & 2
Numeracy 1 & 2
Curriculum Design and Assessment 1 & 2
Administration and Classroom Management 1 & 2
HIV/ AIDS Education 1 & 2
Diversity and Social Justice in Education, 1 & 2
Practical Teaching 1,2, 3 & 4.
Professional Practice 1, 2, 3 & 4

The minimum requirements for admission are a Senior Certificate and a Primary Teaching Certificate or a Certificate of Education; or a qualification at the Grade 10 level and a recognised teaching qualification; or a Senior Certificate and a minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Candidates with appropriate experience, who can demonstrate competency in relation to specific modules, may be granted exemption from such modules.

The Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Adult Education)
The Honours course is offered part-time over a two year period and includes the following core modules:

Adult Learning
Curriculum in Adult Education
Foundations of Adult Education
Adult Instruction
Understanding Research
Special Project

Two of the following electives:

Adult Literacy and Adult Basic Education and Training
Media and Resources in Adult Education
Reading and Writing Academic Texts
Skills Development

The minimum requirements for admission to study for the Bachelor of Education Honours are an approved bachelor's degree and an approved education diploma;
OR an approved four year bachelor's degree OR a bachelor's degree acceptable to the Senate,and at least three years of educational experience OR a four-year teaching qualification or qualifications which qualify the holder for professional registration as a school educator.

Master of Education
This Master of Education adult education currently runs on a two year part time basis, and comprises course work and a dissertation. Students are presented with opportunities to explore, examine and analyse how adult learning relates to a country’s political, economic and social structures, and how it translates into provision and delivery. They are challenged to identify and critique models and theoretical positions – ideological, philosophical, psychological, and moral – of policy, adult learning, curriculum design and research that inform contemporary practices and possible alternatives.

Coursework includes the following modules:

Theories of adult education
Adult Learning Studies
Issues in Adult Literacy and Basic Education
Workplace Learning
Introduction to educational research
Research Proposal Development and Skills Training
Research Methodologies in Education

The minimum requirements are an appropriate honours degree, or the degree of Bachelor of Education Honours, and a record of academic work or academic and professional work acceptable to the Senate.

The Paulo Freire Institute - South Africa which is located within the Centre for Adult Education also runs a full dissertation MEd under the theme Globalisation, Politics and Education. This programme invites small groups of postgraduate students interested in the impact of globalisation on education reform.

For more information

Visit the CAE website or contact Nonhlanhla Magubane (Administrator) or
Ivor Baatjes (Acting Director) on (033) 260 5592, or write to:
Centre for Adult Education, School of Adult & Higher Education
Faculty of Education, Private Bag X01, SCOTTSVILLE, 3209

The Centre for Adult and Continuing Education (CACE), was established in 1985 and offers training courses for educators working in range of different contexts:

Advanced Diploma for Educators of Adults
Diploma in Education, Training and Development : Workplace Learning
Higher Diploma in Education, Training and Development : Adult Learning
Higher Certificate in Education, Training and Development : Adult Leaning
Intercontinental Masters in Adult Learning and Global Change

Advanced Diploma for Educators of Adults
This NQF level 6 qualification is intended for a broad range of professionals involved in adult learning, including, ABET facilitators, development practitioners and, health educators. The entry requirements are a degree or equivalent qualification and a minimum of two years’ professional experience.*
The qualification carries 120 credits and is offered over a two year period.
Course work uses learner-centred approaches and participatory techniques to integrate theory and practical work that is structured around 8 modules including:

Adult Education and Social Transformation
Adult Learning Theories and Practices
Organisation Management and Development
Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET)
Evaluative Research

Diploma in
Education, Training and Development : Workplace Learning
This NQF level 5 qualification is designed for professionals involved in workplace skills training such as Skills Development Facilitators, Workplace Learning Facilitators, Human Resource Development practitioners and Trainers. The entry requirements are a matric or NQF level 4 qualification; and a post-school 120-credit, NQF level 5 Certificate; and professional experience.* The qualification carries 120 credits and consists of 8 modules over a 1-year period including:

Skills Development Facilitation, Workplace Learning,
Knowledge Management and Organisation Development
Skills Development as Workplace Learning
Design, facilitate and assess learning in the workplace
Adult learning in the workplace, globalisation and social transformation

Higher Diploma in
Education, Training and Development : Adult Learning
This NQF level 5 qualification is intended for a broad range of professionals involved in adult learning, such as ABET facilitators, development practitioners and health educators. The entry requirements are a matric or NQF Level 4 qualification, plus a NQF level 5 Higher Certificate in Education, Training and Development and experience in adult education, training and development or related field. This one-year qualification carries 120 credits and consists of 8 modules:

Research Methods for Adult Educators
Diversity and Conflict Management
Tutoring and Assessment Practices
Training Small Business Developers OR
Teaching Literacy OR
Ancillary Health Care

Higher Certificate in
Education, Training and Development : Adult Leaning
This one-year qualification is offered at NQF level 5 and aims to professionalise adult eduators and trainers working in a range of contexts and you will need a matric or NQF level 4 qualification and experience in adult education, training and development or related field to enter the course*. The course carries 120 credits and consists of 8 modules including:

Contexts of Adult Learners
Course Design and Facilitation
Oraganising Skills and Democracy
Training Small Business Developers OR
Teaching Literacy

NOT ALL ELECTIVE MODULES MAY BE OFFERED OR AVAILABLE IN ANY SPECIFIC YEAR.

Intercontinental Masters in
Adult Learning and Global Change
This 2-year part-time programme offers a global perspective on learning in a cross-cultural environment. Participants study courses from the world ’s pre-eminent universities in the field of adult education and develop networks with a group of students across four continents.Participants learn how to use global technologies, understand knowledge-based societies and develop cultural sensibilities and an equity perspective on learning.

For more information
For detailed course descriptions visit www.uwc.ac.za/cace
The Centre for Adult and Continuing Education, (CACE)
University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535
phone: (021) 959 3880 email: stowfie@uwc.ac.za

* Should you not have the necessary formal entry qualifications, you may apply through the university ’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes.

The ABET Institute at the University of South Africa (UNISA) offers the following qualifications:

Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training
Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education and Training
Honours Degree - Bachelor of Education
specialising in Adult Basic Education and Training
Certificate in Local Government Administration and Management

Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training

REQV 11: NQF 5 (M+1) = 120 credits

Modules:

Contextual Studies - ABET01-E
Introduces you to the various situations of adult learners. In this module you will learn about various social groups from which adult learners come, such as woman, workers and youth.
Adult Learning - ABET02-F
Looks at how adults learn. You will learn methods of teaching adults and ways of assessing your adult learners.
Managing ABET - ABET03-G
Examines the way in which ABET projects are run, administered and evaluated.
Specialisation Areas - ABET04-H
Numeracy and Literacy

Higher Diploma in Adult Basic Education and Training

REQV 13: NQF 6 (M+3) = 240 credits

Modules:

Adult teaching and learning - ABT201-E
Teaching practice - ABT202-F
Development studies - ABT301-H
Research methods - ABT302-J
Research report - ABT303K

Plus only one module from the list below:
Business economics - ABT204-H
English - ABT205-J
Literacy - ABT206-K
Environment - ABT207-L
Educare - ABT208-M
Applied science - ABT209-N
Trade theory - ABT210-F
Water and waste water treatment - ABT211-G
Mathematics - ABT212-H

Bachelor of Education (Honours)
specialising in Adult Basic Education and Training

Modules:

Theoretical Frameworks in Education - OTF411-Q
Psychology of Education - OSI411-X
Introduction to Didactics - ODI411-E
Research in Education - ONA411-Y
Adult Teaching and Learning - ABE451-U
Development Studies for ETD practitioners - ABE452-V
Field Methods for ETD practitioners - ABE453-W
Research Article - ABE454-X

Certificate in
Local Government Administration and Management

REQV 11: NQF 5 (M+1) = 120 credits

Modules

Local Government and Communities - LGOV01-5
Local Government Process - LGOV02-6
Research Project - LGOV03-8

For more information

Contact Lut Neethling at the ABET Institute, P O Box 392, UNISA, 0003
phone: (012) 429 8736 / 6996 / 8308 or fax: (012) 429 3638 or visit www.unisa.ac.za