Teaching Adult Learners
OVERVIEW
The Indigenous Adult Instructor Diploma (IAID) program equips learners with skills and knowledge to teach in Indigenous adult learning environments, integrating Indigenous worldviews and learning approaches into education. Grounded in the principles of respect, relevancy, responsibility, and reciprocity, the program enhances participants’ teaching philosophies and practices, fostering safe and inclusive learning spaces.
The Indigenous Adult Instructor Diploma (IAID) program is a professional development program that provides learners with the transferrable skills and knowledge to facilitate teaching and learning in an Indigenous adult learning environment. Course activities and tasks are designed to help participants envision and practice how to transcend Indigenous worldviews, epistemologies, typologies, and learning approaches into adult education. Participants will develop their teaching and learning philosophy and practice, and strengthen their work with Indigenous learners, families, communities, and nations. The program is grounded in respect, relevancy, responsibility, and reciprocity. These four principles will help build instructional and facilitation capacity for safe and inclusive Indigenous adult learning spaces.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 graduation, Mature Student status, or equivalent;
- English 12, or English Studies 12, or English First Peoples 12, or ENGL 060, or equivalent, or permission of the Department Chair/Dean.
- Evidence of subject matter expertise as demonstrated by a diploma, bachelor’s degree, trades certification, substantial workplace experience, or Department Chair/Dean’s approval.
PRIOR LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR)
NVIT recognizes that learners may acquire skills and knowledge from life, learning or work experiences, and can request to PLAR for some IAID courses. Participants can receive exemptions for a maximum of 12 credits. The Capstone Project cannot be completed by means of PLAR. Inquiries about PLAR should be directed to the Department Chair or Dean.
NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people. Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the Department Coordinator or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading opportunities.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 390 | Making the Classroom a Healthy Place | 3.00 |
| EDUC 410 | Language and Cultural Identity in Indigenous Adult Education | 3.00 |
| EDUC 420 | Indigenous Adult Learning Epistemologies | 3.00 |
| EDUC 430 | Indigenous Place-Based Adult Education | 3.00 |
| EDUC 440 | Transformative Adult Learning | 3.00 |
| EDUC 450 | Instructional Strategies | 3.00 |
| EDUC 460 | Storytelling for the Translation of Knowledge | 3.00 |
| EDUC 470 | Interactive eLearning | 3.00 |
| EDUC 480 | Curriculum Development | 3.00 |
| EDUC 500 | Capstone Project | 3.00 |
CAREER PATHWAYS
Graduates of the Indigenous Adult Instructor Diploma (IAID) program can pursue a variety of career pathways, including:
- Adult Education Instructor
- Community Educator
- Training and Development Specialist
- Program Coordinator
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