Overview
What you will study
Learners of the Program Design course offered by Dalhousie University will explore a variety of needs assessment types that are commonly used in adult learning contexts, how the information gathered then informs the outcomes and what participants will be able to do after the learning experience. Learners will also design formative and summative assessments that serve to measure the learning that has taken place, completing the design cycle process.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- describe the components of adult education and learning
- describe the ADDIE program design cycle
- define needs assessment
- identify the various tools of needs assessments and in which contexts they are useful
- develop SMART competency-based learning outcomes to measure skills and achievements
- develop instructional methods and activities to align with your outcomes
- define assessment
- explain the usefulness of different methods of assessments
- explain the connection between needs assessment, learning outcomes and assessments
- develop an assessment plan that aligns with your learning outcomes
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 22 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- We recommend registering no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the course.
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Education View 26 other Short Courses in Education in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Those interested in working in the field of adult education (training, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
- Those interested in designing learning programs for adults.
Tuition Fee
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International
650 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 CAD for the full programme during 22 days. -
National
650 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 CAD for the full programme during 22 days.