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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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