Introduction to Learning Theories and the Teaching Profession
About
During the course, the complexity of competencies required in teaching profession are addressed, as well as classical learning theories and their role in understanding teaching and learning processes. The focus is on scientific basis of the teaching profession and empirical evidence relevant for teacher's everyday work.
As a student in this course, you will have the opportunity to choose one of the offered topics to explore more thoroughly:
- Perspectives on teaching and educational sciences
- Complexity of the teaching profession
- Applying learning theories and developmental science in the classroom
- Teaching and scientific research
The course literature combines classical readings and contemporary research conducted within international and Swedish context. The course is given in English.
This course is open to
Exchange students at the Faculty of Education and exchange students on a university-wide agreement. Please contact your international coordinator at the University of Gothenburg if you need to know more.
Application
Do you want to apply for exchange studies at the University of Gothenburg?