University of Namibia Diploma in Education Lifelong Learning And Community Education

University of Namibia Diploma in Education Lifelong Learning And Community Education

Degree

Diploma in Education

Introduction

This is a 3-year Module programme which will provide training for people who already have some smattering of training in adult education and are working in the field, for example, as extension officers, training officers in industry, literacy officers, community development practitioners and health educators. Typically, these are middle level personnel from a variety of settings such as departments of extension, community development, and training centres in non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for admission into the Diploma in Lifelong Learning and Community Education, an applicant shall satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

either

    • A National Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent, obtained in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 22 points in five subjects. One of the five subjects should be English. D symbol in English (NSSC) or a D symbol in English Ordinary Level or an equivalent symbol.

or

    • At least a credit in the Certificate in Adult Education or related field such as Education and Community
      Development;

or

    • A pass in the Certificate in Adult Education or related field with at least three years post certificate professional experience;

or

  • Pass the Mature Age Entry examination;

Duration of Study

For the full time delivery mode a minimum of three years and maximum of five years of enrolment are required.
For the distance delivery mode a minimum of three years and maximum of six years of enrolment are required.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
Computer Literacy
English for General Communication (Continue)
Instructional Design
Introduction to Foundations of Adult Education
Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development
Introduction to Math Literature
Contemporary Social issues
Year 1, Semester 2
Computer Literacy
English for General Communication (Continue)
Instructional Design
Introduction to Foundations of Adult Education
Introduction to Education for Sustainable Development
Introduction to Math Literature
Contemporary Social issues
Year 2, Semester 1
English Communication and Study Skills
Communication and Technology
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education
Introduction to Community Development
Health Education
Year 2, Semester 2
English for Academic Purposes
Contemporary Social Issues
Sociology and Psychology of Adult Education
Youth and Family Life Education
Introduction to Programme Planning and Evaluation
Year 3, Semester 1
Community Development Studies 1
Needs Assessment in Community Development and Adult Education
Introduction to Educational Research
Environmental Education
Population Education
Practical Attachment
Year 3, Semester 2
Community Development Studies 2
Project Planning and Evaluation
Teaching Methods in Adult Education
Management of Adult Education
Gender and Adult Education
Practical Attachment

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