1. The National Diploma in Teaching Adults
Mandy Mifsud
Education Officer

2. 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 population to be in lifelong learning by 2020

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Assessment assignments reflective journal online test
Different assessment methods for
the range of modules including:
assignments
reflective journal
online test
group presentations
fieldwork/research

10. The Practicum
Create, plan, deliver and evaluate
a course for adults

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Collaboration MCAST The University of Malta
Lecturers, supervisors, participants

17. 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.

18. 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

19. NDTA Awards Ceremony 3rd November 201790 22 17
National Diploma in Teaching Adults
Award Certificate in Teaching Adults
Professional Development Award in Teaching Adults
Flexibility – 3 Different Exit Points

20. Questions