013115 Professional Practice and Changing Work

In this subject, factors influencing change are identified and strategies for managing them are assessed. It examines models of the learning organisation and processes for change management, including creativity, innovation, ethical practice and strategies for facilitating workplace learning. Participants engage collaboratively with specialists from various fields of adult learning, and discussion topics are drawn from economic, social, political and technological forces impacting on society. The professional adult educator as change agent, consultant, network manager and leader is examined in detail.