Adult Learning and Global Change

M.Ed.

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University of British Columbia

Course Overview

The program is designed for individuals who wish to understand adult learning in the context of global change, and thereby improve their professional practice. This courses in the program will benefit those working with adults in formal and informal educational settings, including human resource development in business, industry and government, and activist organisations, international and/or community development, non-governmental organisations, healthcare, cultural, and professional organisations, to name a few. After completing this program students will be able to: Critically analyze dominant and alternative theories and discourses of 'globalization. 'Identify the various ways context shapes adult learning and relevant public policy. Discuss why and ways learners resist or embrace 'education. 'Analyze relationships nested in successful attempts to foster change through learning. Plan learning interventions that help adults increase their influence over the direction and pace of local and global change.

Program Outline

Course Overview

  • Teaching method: Online
  • Starting in: September
  • Full Time Duration: 24 months
  • This Program is taught in: English

Ratings:

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Fees:

  • Domestic Students: 7,930 CAD (6,280 USD) per 1
  • International Students: 8,940 CAD (7,080 USD) per 1

Address

University of British Columbia, Canada

Course Overview

The program is designed for individuals who wish to understand adult learning in the context of global change, and thereby improve their professional practice. This courses in the program will benefit those working with adults in formal and informal educational settings, including human resource development in business, industry and government, and activist organisations, international and/or community development, non-governmental organisations, healthcare, cultural, and professional organisations, to name a few. After completing this program students will be able to: Critically analyze dominant and alternative theories and discourses of 'globalization. 'Identify the various ways context shapes adult learning and relevant public policy. Discuss why and ways learners resist or embrace 'education. 'Analyze relationships nested in successful attempts to foster change through learning. Plan learning interventions that help adults increase their influence over the direction and pace of local and global change.

Program Outlines

Course Overview

  • Teaching method: Online
  • Starting in: September
  • Full Time Duration: 24 months
  • This Program is taught in: English

Ratings:

  • Course rating:
  • University rating:
  • Value for money:

Fees:

  • Domestic Students: 7,930 CAD (6,280 USD) per year
  • International Students: 8,940 CAD (7,080 USD) per year

Address

University of British Columbia, Canada

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