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VL3012

The arrangement of learning environments for adult learners

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

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

  • Knowledge:

Students have insight into various knowledge contributions that provide a basis for the design and analysis of learning environments.

  • Skills:

Students have the ability to design and analyze learning environments in workplaces and educational settings, based on the interaction between learning theories, the characteristics of the learning environment, and societal priorities.

  • General competence:

Students can critically assess and discuss theoretical and practical aspects of designing and analyzing learning environments where adults participate.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching in the course is session-based and consists of lectures and seminars. Further information about mandatory activities will be provided at the start of the semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Partizipation in 80% of the teaching program
  • Approved exercise

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.

Special conditions

Registration for assessment requires an approved course registration in the same semester. Mandatory activities from previous semesters may be approved by the department.

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or humanities, or equivalent.

Course materials

Course material will be announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
VILL3012 7.5 sp Autumn 2011
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Education
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Adult Education and Learning

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

Assignment
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Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Assignment
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