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Course syllabus - Learning Environments in Higher Education

Scope

3.0 credits

Course code

PEA944

Valid from

Autumn semester 2023

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

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

Main area(s)

Organisation

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

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 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 disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale