Course syllabus - Learning Environments in Higher Education

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the participant with opportunity to develop their competence in teaching and learning in higher education, regarding the interplay between teaching and different learning environments.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participant is expected to be able to
1. discuss and problematize how the teacher's didactical and spatial competences can contribute to student's learning,
2. plan, analyze and explain educational development in different environments, based on science, within the own area of knowledge

Course content

- Digital learning environments
- Physical learning environments
- Didactical digital competence
- Didactical spatial competence

Specific requirements

Employment intended for teaching at Mälardalen University.

Examination

SEM1, Seminar, 2 credits, active participation in seminars concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
VIL1, Activity-integrated learning, 1 credit, presentation concerning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail