TECHNOLOGY AND ADULT EDUCATION

Course Description

This course examines the principles and theories of adult learning with a focus on the role of technology in adult education. Topics include adult psychology, learning characteristics, and major educational theories such as behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, affective, and neurophysiological approaches. Students explore adults’ attitudes toward innovation and their resistance to technological change, along with strategies to overcome such challenges. The course emphasizes the use of information technologies in planning and implementing adult training programs. It also discusses motivational factors, self-evaluation, communication, and reinforcement in adult learning. By integrating theory and practice, students learn how to design technology-supported educational environments that address adults’ needs, interests, and learning styles.

TECHNOLOGY AND ADULT EDUCATION

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explains adult psychology.
2. 02 Explains the learning process in adults.
3. 03 Explains adult education theories.
4. 04 Expresses the attitudes of adults towards innovations.
5. 05 Develops information-based education programs according to the basic characteristics of adults.
6. 06 Performs information-based training programs according to the basic characteristics of adults.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Gündüz, O. (2015). Yetişkin Eğitimi. Kaknüs Yayınları.
2. 02 Ed. Güçlü, M. (2019). Yetişkin Eğitimi ve Hayat Boyu Öğrenme. Pegem Yayınları.
3. 03 Aydemir, M. (2018). Uzaktan Eğitim. EğitimKitabevi Yayınları.
4. 04 Ders Notları.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explains adult psychology. SOLO 4
2. L02 Explains the learning process in adults. SOLO 4
3. L03 Explains adult education theories. SOLO 4
4. L04 Expresses the attitudes of adults towards innovations. SOLO 3
5. L05 Develops information-based education programs according to the basic characteristics of adults. SOLO 5
6. L06 Performs information-based training programs according to the basic characteristics of adults. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1- To have sufficient knowledge in basic and social sciences
2. P02 2- To have sufficient knowledge about the structure and historical development of Turkish education system.
3. P03 3- To be able to use Turkish in accordance with the rules, properly and effectively.
4. P04 4- To be able to know the developmental characteristics and learning processes of primary school students.
5. P05 5- To be able to use scientific process steps in learning-teaching environments.
6. P06 6- To have professional and scientific ethical awareness.
7. P07 7- To be able to use information and communication technologies effectively.
8. P08 8- To be able to apply contemporary teaching methods in learning-teaching processes.
9. P09 9- Applying appropriate measurement and evaluation methods.
10. P10 10- To be sensitive to universal values ​​such as human rights and democracy.
11. P11 11- To be sensitive to social values.
12. P12 12- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

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