An adult education programme planning model

Abstract

A programme planning model is defined as "a set of steps, tasks, or decisions which, when carried out, resulted in the design of an educational programme for an adult client group" (Buskey and Sork, 1982, p. 2). Programme development is defined as: " ... the art of designing and implementing a course of action to achieve an effective educational program. This simple definition implies that the continuing educator is involved in reaching decisions through the implementation of a rational planning or developmental model. However, it should be recognized that a completely rational model is rarely, if ever achieved in the practical world of planning with people. The challenge is to achieve the most effective effort possible. This achievement is made possible by following the most appropriate practices and procedures that allow for utilization of the concepts implied in an acceptable program development framework" (Boyle, 1981, p. 42).