Major · Extension Work · Semester 5 · TY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Definition Scope & Objectives
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Principles of Andragogy
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Challenges of adult learner
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Fundamental/Basic Literacy & Numeracy: Reading, writing, and arithmetic.
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Functional Literacy: Skills directly applicable to life and work.
Module 2: Evolution in India and global scenario
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Adult education in Developed and under developed country
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Evolution in India- Pre-Independence (1882-1947), Post-Independence (1948-2008),
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National Literacy Mission.
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Continuing Education: Lifelong learning, including digital literacy, health, and cultural education.
Module 3: Impact of Adult Education
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Educational, social, and economic needs of adult learners.
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Psychology of adult learning, glitches and challenges in learning,
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Adult Education and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
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Benefits to adult due to adult education
Module 4: Implementing Effective reskilling upskilling for Senior Citizens
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Contribution of Adult Education to social change, empowerment, community development, and national development.
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Identifying challenges and opportunities for older adults
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New technologies to support older adults
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Vocational/Skill Development: Training for employment or new jobs.
Reference Books
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Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2015). The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (8th Edition). Routledge.
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Aspin, D. N., Chapman, J., Evans, K., & Bagnall, R. (Eds.). (2012). Second International Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Springer.
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Illeris, K. (2018). Contemporary Theories of Learning: Learning Theorists in Their Own Words (2nd Edition). Routledge.
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Government of India. (2020). National Education Policy 2020. Ministry of Education.
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UNESCO. (2015). Rethinking Education: Towards a Global Common Good? UNESCO Publishing.
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Wenger, E., McDermott, R., & Snyder, W. (2002). Cultivating Communities of Practice. Harvard
