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PROGRAM DESIGNER — Each student is expected to prepare a comprehensive learning plan including:
specitication of her/his learning requirements in the form of learning objectives, an outline of neces-
sary tasks to fulfill the objectives, a plan for evaluating learning outcomes, and a list of resources re-
quired to meet learning objectives. ™

 

 

    

 

_ PROGRAM FACILITATOR — Each student will implement her/his ‘own learning plan. The learning re-

sources and the method are determined by the learner.

PROGRAM EVALUATOR — in terms of their stated learning objectives, each student will evaluate her/his
learning outcomes and document evidence of learning which she/he will submit to the department

as proof of her/his breadth of understanding of an area within the field.

  

COURSES — There are no required courses. The program is divided into three phases: program design,
Program implementation, program evaluation and thesis. Each phase is equivalent to twelve credit

hours of university instruction.

ORIENTATION — All new students are required to participate in the program orientation for a minimum
of three weeks. There are three entry times: January, July and September.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS — All applicants must have at least two year's experience in individual,
community, or group adult learning projects in addition to a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration
in behavioural or social science and an over-all B average.

NEW RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE LEARNER a prepares her/his learning plan
The initiative and responsibility (i.e., completing her/his learning plan) rests with the student.

~ chooses to work with faculty through personal contact on an appointment basis, through the

mail, or by telephone. The relationship between student and faculty is tutorial.

For further information write to:

: Chairperson
Department of Adult Education:
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 1CO