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Didactic perspectives on teaching and learning in higher education

Course
HPA102
Master’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Location independent
Duration
-
Part of semester
Quarter 3 to 4

About

The course introduces different issues in relation to adults' learning in higher education based on research on teaching and learning in higher education, and with special relevance for design and implementation of teaching. Contextual conditions for didactic approaches in the own subject area and different teaching practices are addressed. The concept didactics is discussed and problematised in relation to interpretations, theoretical points of departure together with implications for different teaching contexts. Furthermore, consequences are addressed from different points of departure for design and application of forms for teaching in higher education.

Entry requirements

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.

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