Course syllabus - Accessible Teaching

3 credits

PEA949

Autumn semester 2023

Second cycle

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

School of Education, Culture and Communication

2022-12-13

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the participant with opportunity to develop understanding of accessibility issues in higher education

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participant is expected to be able to
1. demonstrate the ability to independently and jointly with others, plan and evaluate teaching and assessment in higher education from an accessibility perspective
2.problematise and discuss rules and regulations regarding students with disabilities and of available student support
3. reflect on their professional approach to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and their relationship with the students from an accessibility perspective

Course content

- Difficulties and possibilities for accessibility in encounters between the student and higher education
- Theoretical, didactical, and pedagogical perspectives on accessibility in learning situations

Specific requirements

Employment intended for teaching at Mälardalen University.

Examination

INL1, Written assignment, 1.5 credits, written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-3, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM1, Seminar, 1.5 credits, seminars concerning learning outcomes 1-3, 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

Two-grade scale