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Didactic perspectives on teaching and learning in higher education

Course
HPA102
Master’s level
7.5 credits (ECTS)
Study pace
50%
Time
Day
Location
Location independent
Study form
Distance
Language
English
Duration
-
Application period
-
Application code
GU-93076
Tuition
Full education cost: 11 498 SEK
First payment: 11 498 SEK

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

More information about tuition fees

Application closed, late application opens 13 December 2024.

About

The course introduces different issues in relation to adults' learning in higher education based on research on teaching and learning in higher education, and with special relevance for design and implementation of teaching. Contextual conditions for didactic approaches in the own subject area and different teaching practices are addressed. The concept didactics is discussed and problematised in relation to interpretations, theoretical points of departure together with implications for different teaching contexts. Furthermore, consequences are addressed from different points of departure for design and application of forms for teaching in higher education.

Prerequisites and selection

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires awarded bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits or equivalent degree. Furthermore, the student must demonstrate proficiency in English equivalent English 6 (Swedish upper secondary school level) or English B with at least passed result or through an international test in English with requirements on lowest result: TOEFL paper: 575 or with computer: 213 or a Bachelor's degree that has been given in English.

Selection

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.