The National Diploma in Teaching Adults Mandy Mifsud Education Officer
The Directorate for Research, Lifelong Learning and Employability Promote and provide opportunities for lifelong learning with a special focus on adult learning Monitoring the Implementation of the Malta National Lifelong Learning Strategy 2020 At least 15% of the 24-65 population to be in lifelong learning by 2020
Origins Course started in 2014 Locally few qualified adult trainers especially in the area of VET Few courses specialising on techniques used in adult learning Adult educators who are experts in their field but lack a teaching qualification
Aims Bringing together & improve the skills of individuals working within the adult education sector Recognise adult education as a profession Focus on practical methods and techniques to help adults learn All steps within the education cycle from identifying a need to delivery and evaluation of a course
The Course A three year MQF Level 5 qualification A total of 13 modules - compulsory, instructional methods, optional modules and a practicum Sessions held evenings and Saturdays Course fee €18.63 per module
Compulsory Modules Module 1: Adult Learning Theory to Practice Module 2: Principles of Adult Education Module 3: Lesson Planning and Preparation Module 8: Lifelong Learning Guidance Module 9: Assessment for Learning Module 10: Use of ICT in Teaching Adults
Instructional Methods Modules Module 4: Instructional Methods in E-Learning Module 5: Instructional Methods in VET Module 6: Instructional Methods in Teaching Literacy and Numeracy Choice of two
Optional Modules Module 11: Leadership and Management Module 12: Organisational Skills Module 13: Public Relations and Marketing Module 14: Programme Development Module 15: Giving Feedback Module 16: Evaluating Teaching and Learning Choice of 4 modules
Assessment assignments reflective journal online test Different assessment methods for the range of modules including: assignments reflective journal online test group presentations fieldwork/research
The Practicum Create, plan, deliver and evaluate a course for adults
The Practicum Elements Teaching Performance (60%) Long Essay (40%) Design & Development/ Preparation (20%) spread over two elements: Critical Evaluation (16%) - Proposal Form (5%) Analysis (8%) - Adult Educator File (15%) Design & Development (8%) Implementation/Delivery (40%) Implementation (8%) Participants need to pass from all elements in order to successfully complete the Practicum
The practical – preparation element Adult Educator’s file: Table of contents Info about the educator Timetable Course description Schemes of work Lesson plans including training materials Record of work Class/student profile Health & safety considerations Student attendance
The practical – delivery element A course of a minimum of 14 hours Two surprise class observations; one advisory & one assessed A second assessor might also conduct a surprise visit Observation visits are of a minimum of 1 hour Observation form to be signed by both the participant and the assessor
90 5 months 90 courses 70 venues 30 supervisors 180visits participants 5 months July-Nov 2016 90 courses 70 venues 30 supervisors Over 1000 adult learners 180visits 360 hours of guidance
Challenges First level MQF 5 academic qualification Providing support to a highly diverse cohort of participants Identifying individuals to deliver lectures Identifying supervisors for a myriad of practicum subject areas Course logistics especially the Practicum
Collaboration MCAST The University of Malta Lecturers, supervisors, participants
The Board of Studies A board of studies composed of members representing different stakeholders met regularly Director , Assistant Director , Education Officer, Student Representative, External Advisor from UoM and MCAST.
The Way Forward Awards Ceremony on the 3rd November 2017 Enhancing the course following an evaluation process Move course to the UoM where opportunities for progression are available
NDTA Awards Ceremony 3rd November 2017 90 22 17 National Diploma in Teaching Adults Award Certificate in Teaching Adults Professional Development Award in Teaching Adults Flexibility – 3 Different Exit Points
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