Course - The arrangement of learning environments for adult learners - VL3012
The arrangement of learning environments for adult learners
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
The course deals with the arrangement of learning environment for adults and the overarching policy guidelines on lifelong learning. Students are introduced to knowledge on didactics and teaching design, participant perspectives, the adult learner and the role of the teacher. Students discuss issues related to the design of learning environments in lifelong learning by carrying out didactic analyzes in formal, informal and informal learning environments. The analyzes are based on the interaction between learning theories, characteristics in the learning environment and society's priorities (for example, based on learning environments in workplaces or formal learning environments).
Learning outcome
The student has knowledge about what characterizes adults in various learning environments. The student can identify, analyze and critically examine what promotes adult learning in different learning environments. The student can design, implement and evaluate teaching and learning environments for adults.
Learning methods and activities
Sessionbased-teaching with lectures and seminars. Take a look at Blackboard for detailed information about compulsory assignments.
Compulsory assignments
- Partizipation in 80% of the teaching program
Further on evaluation
Term paper of 8-10 pages (A4, line spacing 1.5, Times New Roman 12 pt.). The students choose their own relevant topic for the term paper. The topic must be approved prior to submission.
Recommended previous knowledge
VL3000
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor's degree in social sciences or humanities, or equivalent.
The required prerequisite knowledge must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| VILL3012 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2011 |
Subject areas
- Education
- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Adult Education and Learning