Teaching and learning in higher education as a scientific field

Admission to the course requires awarded bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits or equivalent degree. Furthermore, the student must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent English 6 (Swedish upper secondary school level) or English B with at least passed result or through an international test in English with requirements on lowest result: TOEFL paper: 575 or with computer: 213 or a Bachelor's degree that has been given in English.

The course offers specialisation of teaching and learning in higher education as a growing scientific research and development field with a focus on the possibilities and challenges. Based on earlier research, the institutional conditions, form and function with special relevance for adults’ learning in higher education, are addressed. Furthermore, the course covers theoretical points of departure in research about higher education. During the course, current issues are discussed and problematised, which involves identifying research gaps in the literature, as well as reviewing, summarising and evaluating a specific issue within the field of teaching and learning in higher education.

Knowledge and understanding

give an account of and discuss central aspects of relevance to a general theme within teaching and learning in higher education as a growing scientific field

synthesize and problematize a specific research topic within teaching and learning in higher education as a scientific field

Competence and skills

identify and formulate issues based on underlying theoretical perspectives on learning as well as implications of these in higher education

identify, review, summarize and evaluate research gaps in the literature

Judgement and approach

contextualise and critically reflect on current issues in teaching and learning in higher education as a research field

reflect on and critically evaluate different theoretical points of departure in research on higher education

Seminars, lectures and workshops.

Language of instruction: English

The course includes the following examining assignments

• Participation and contribution in workshops, 2.5 credits
• Individual written assignment, 5 credits

A student who has taken two exams in a course or part of a course without obtaining a pass grade is entitled to the nomination of another examiner. The student needs to contact the department for a new examiner, preferably in writing, and this should be approved by the department unless there are special reasons to the contrary (Chapter 6 Section 22 of the Higher Education Ordinance).

If a student has received a recommendation from the University of Gothenburg for study support for students with disabilities, the examiner may, where it is compatible with the learning outcomes of the course and provided that no unreasonable resources are required, decide to allow the student to sit an adjusted exam or alternative form of assessment.

If the course has been discontinued or undergone substantial changes, the student is guaranteed at least three exams/evaluations (including the regular exam) within at least one year and maximum two years. The same applies to internships and professional placements (VFU), although this is restricted to just one additional examination session.

If a student has been notified that they fulfil the requirements for being a student at Riksidrottsuniversitetet (RIU student), to combine elite sports activities with studies, the examiner is entitled to decide on adaptation of examinations if this is done in accordance with the Local Rules Regarding RIU Students at the University of Gothenburg

The grading scale comprises: Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) and Fail (U).

Participation and contribution in workshops, 2.5 credits. Grades Pass (Passed) or Fail (Failed).

Individual written assignment,5 credits. Grades Pass with Distinction (VG), Pass (G) or Fail (U).

To receive grade Pass with distinction in the course, grade Pass with distinction is required on the individual written assignment as well as grade Pass on the examining assignment; participation and contribution in workshops, 2.5 credits.

Course evaluation is performed in relation to the course's intended learning outcomes and content and is implemented at the end of the course through an individual written questionnaire on University of Gothenburg's virtual learning environment. The result and potential changes in the course content are communicated to the students who carried out the course evaluation and to the students who will start the following course.

Access to Internet connection is required to carry out the course.