Diploma in Lifelong Learning and Community Development

1.1 Entrance Requirements

BGCSE/equivalent. Preference shall be given to applicants with some work experience in adult education, extension work and community development.

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements but have BGCSE and evidence of relevant prior learning and experience in adult education, extension work and community development may be considered.  Applicants seeking admission through this route may be called for assessment.

Applicants possessing a Certificate in Adult Education or in a related field may be admitted to Level 200.

 

1.2 Programme Structure

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

Com162 Communication and study skills II

ICT122 Computing and information skills Fundamentals II

LCD100 Principles of Lifelong learning and Community Dev. (3)

LCD101 Psychology & Theories of adult Learning (3)

LCD102 Programming in Adult Learning and Education (3)

Optional Courses

LCD105 Basic Tender and Contracting Skills in Community Development (3)

LCD103 Sociological Issues in Community Development & Lifelong Learning (3)

LCD214 Lifelong Learning, Vocational education and training (3)

LCD216 Lifelong learning  and special groups (3)

Semester 2

Core Courses

COM162 Communication and study skills II

ICT122 Computing and information skills fundamentals II

LCD104 Basic Experiential Learning in Community Development Contexts (3)

LCD106 Community Self-help projects (3)

Optional Courses

LCD200 Historical and phil. foundations of adult education (3)

LCD201 The psychology of adult learning (3)

LCD213 Adult basic education and training (3)

LCD214 Vocational education and training (3)

LCD217 Lifelong learning in the 21st Century (3)

Level 200

Semester 1

Core Courses

LCD211 Introduction to Community Entrepreneurship (3)

LCD202 Design and Development of Adult Learning and Education Programmes (3)

LCD203 Teaching Approaches in non-formal, Formal and informal Learning (3)

LCD207 Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Planning and Managing Community Projects (3)

LCD312 Monitoring & Evaluation approaches  in community Development (3)

Optional Courses

LCD209 Principles and skills for Integrated project (3)

LCD213 Community Development through Adult Education and Training (3)

LCD214 Lifelong Learning, Vocational education and training (3)

LCD216 Lifelong Learning and special groups (3)

Semester 2

Core Courses

LCD204 Gender issues in lifelong learning and community development (3)

LCD205 Basic Issues in Workplace Learning (3)

LCD206 Supervision in community development (3)

LCD208 Strategies for Promoting Rural Development (3)

LCD210 Psychology and Generational Teaching in Adult Learning (3)

LCD212 Issues and Trends in Participatory Development Methods (3)

Optional Courses

LCD213 Community Development through Adult Basic Education and Training (3)

LCD214 Lifelong Learning, Vocational education and training (3)

LCD215 Computers in Adult Learning and Education (3)

LCD217 Lifelong learning in the 21st Century (3)

LCD314 Counselling in community development (3)

 

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