013953 Adult Learning in Context

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Sue Knights

This subject introduces the theories and philosophies that inform the practice of adult education and the variety of contexts in which adult teaching and learning occur. It examines a number of key practitioners and theorists who have contributed to, or are identified with, the various schools of thought.

Students demonstrate a developing understanding of their own professional practice as educators as they consider their own approaches to learning and teaching in comparison to the theoretical perspectives on teaching and learning presented in this subject.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,860.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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