This course aims to give experienced practitioners additional knowledge and skill in relation to the following: changing contexts of national policy and delivery practices in adult literacy and basic education; current theories, issues, and concerns informing practice in the field; and their own practice in light of these reviews. It is intended as a nationally accredited graduate-level course in professional development. An overview provides information on the course curriculum, including the following: structure, assessment, and course delivery; a guide for the course presenter that addresses participants, purpose, elements of competency, flexible delivery, negotiation, content, course structure and organization, introductory workshop, journals, and assessment; and information for the participants with rationale and key features of the course. The course is composed of three core modules with a total of approximately 80 hours. Each module consists of these elements: outline of structure and requirements and lists of highly recommended resources and additional resources. Each module then presents participants with a series of questions and reading and learning activities, written along the lines of a self-paced learning guide. Presenters and participants negotiate the number and choice of learning activities to be undertaken; the range, depth, and conditions for each activity; and the assessment requirements. The modules cover adult learners and learning, curriculum areas and issues, and program development. The 17 readings are provided in a separate section at the end. (YLB)