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VLR1002 - Adult Learning: Diversity and Inclusion

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

The course will introduce the different requirements, conditions and possibilities that influence adults' participation in learning, in working life and in society. Motivation and facilitation of learning are central topics, related to adults' different life situations, experiences, lifestyles, cultures, values, social backgrounds and social positions. There will be a particular focus on political intentions and goals, theoretical and pedagogical perpectives, previous research concerning diversity and inclusion.

Learning outcome

The student has knowledge of adults' conditions and opportunities for learning and inclusion in working life and society. The student has insight into, and understanding of different political, theoretical and pedagogical perspectives as well as relevant inclusion and diversity incentives and actions. The student can make use of this knowledge to describe and analyse what influences adults' opportunities for learning and participation. In addition, the student can critically assess and discuss relevant issues related to inclusion and diversity with others.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures combined with seminars, 3 hours per week.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved assignment
  • Participation in seminar

Further on evaluation

The home exam should be 8-10 pages long (A4, line spacing 1,5, Times New Roman 12 pt.).

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Counselling and Adult Learning (BRVL)

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Counselling
  • Social Sciences
  • Adult Education and Learning
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-12-12

Submission
2023-12-14


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-06-03

Submission
2024-06-05


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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