Course - Adult Learning from an Educational Policy Perspective - VLR1001
VLR1001 - Adult Learning from an Educational Policy Perspective
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
The course addresses adult learning as a national and international political area (in the past and present). he course emphasizes particularly political ideas and intentions with adult learning and adult's opportunities for learning, education and competence building within a social framework. The course deals with how policy is designed, adopted and implemented and the implications it has for adult learning. Furthermore, the course deals with the links between modern education, competence and welfare policy and adult opportunities for learning and competence development.
Learning outcome
The student has knowledge and understanding of the political knowledge base for adult learning. The student develops insights of key concepts, as well as the adoption and implementation of laws and reforms. The student can apply this knowledge to describe and analyze how policies affect adults' learning opportunities. In addition, the student has skills in critically assessing and disseminating different policy intentions regarding adult learning, as well as ability to discuss current educational policy issues with others.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars. If 10 or fewer students attend the course in the first two weeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Take a look at Blackboard for detailed information about compulsory assignments.
This course will be taught for the last time in autumn 2024.
Further on evaluation
The home exam will have an extent of ca. 8-10 pages (A4, line spacing 1,5, Times New Roman 12 pt.)
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required.
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
Will be announced at the start of the semester.
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Counselling
- Social Sciences
- Adult Education and Learning
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-12-04Submission
2024-12-06
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"