Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Other: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Focus on the issues and practices of day to day facilitation and examination of the strategic issues associated with developing a learning culture within an organisation. Examination of experiential approaches to learning along with in-depth knowledge of learning theories and the learning organisation. Investigation of learning experiences encouraging thoughtful reflection about adult learning theories and application. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Systematically analysed and synthesised the contemporary literature on adult learning. Analysed the characteristics of a learning organisation and establish the role of adult learning in such enterprises. Employed action research methods to determine the effectiveness of learning in an organisation. Developed a strategic plan to guide the development of an effective learning culture within an organisation. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Knowles, M.S., Holton, E.F. and Swanson, R. A. (1998), The adult learner. Houston, Gulf Publishing Company. Senge, P.M., Roberts, C., Ross, R.B., Smith, B.J. and Kleiner, A. (1994), The fifth discipline field book. London, Nicholas Brealy Publishing. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 3 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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