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Learning and Development, 15 credits
Lärande och utveckling, 15 hp
941A10
Main field of study
Special EducationCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Lotta HolmeDirector of studies or equivalent
Lotta HolmeECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L7MPD | Masterprogramme in Special Education (Halvfart, Specialpedagogik) | 1 (Autumn 2014) | Swedish/English | E | ||
| L7MPS | Masterprogramme in Special Education (Special Education) | 3 (Autumn 2014) | 201434-201503 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| L7YSP | Special Education | 3 (Autumn 2014) | 201434-201503 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Special EducationCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Special Education
- Master´s programme in Pedagogical Practices/Education with Emphasis in Outdoor Didactics/Special Education
- Master´s programme in Pedagogical Practices/Education with emphasis in Outdoor Didactics/Special Education
Entry requirements
15 HE credits approved in the Special Education Programme, or equivalent.Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should:
- demonstrate knowledge of different development theories and learning theories
- demonstrate theoretical knowledge of different methods for educational development work and follow-up
- demonstrate awareness of how different environmental factors may affect learning and development
- analyse and problematise grounds for different organisational, content-based and methodological choices in the teaching
- demonstrate theoretical and experimental knowledge of how approaches and methods may affect the organisation of the teaching and provide conditions for learning
- problematise and critically reflect on learning situations
- demonstrate an ability to reflect on the own learning
- be able to compile and discuss scholarly literature based on a specific purpose and its associated issues.
Course content
In a qualified way, the course covers how different factors may affect learning and development, both theoretically and based on experience. The conditions for learning and development are studied in different learning environments and complex learning situations. The course provides advanced knowledge of different methods for learning, and the importance for the learning environment of different educational approaches. The course also covers different aspects of child and youth development. The advanced knowledge is then connected to theories of learning. The students should also further develop how they reflect on their own learning.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching takes the form of lectures and literature seminars, as well as through oral and written assignments, carried out independently or in groups. The teaching also takes the form of given through practice-oriented studies and placement.
Examination
Students who have passed an examination are not eligible for the re-examination to obtain a higher grade.
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.Department
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