Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century (10cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Teacher students
• can describe the major learning theories and use their basic concepts
• understand how people learn
• are aware of their own practical theory for teaching
• know what factors contribute to a good learning environment and working culture

Content (course unit)

This module comprises the basics of high-quality learning and teaching.
• How can different work environments be assessed and transformed into learning environments?
• What is an authentic, constructivist learning environment which supports different types of learning like?
• What factors contribute to well-being in learning and working environments?

Exam schedules

no tests

Assessment methods and criteria

self- peer- and teacher assessment on all activities online and submitted assignments. Assessment according to the criteria given in the assessment table.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

facilitated independent and collaborative studies in small groups, flipped classroom, enquiry based learning

Learning materials

online materials and negotiated literature

Student workload

10 cr = 270 hours of student work (contact hours 20%)

Content scheduling

Learning environments, Working cultures, practice

Completion alternatives

accreditation of prior and experiential learning possible

Practical training and working life cooperation

teaching practice: observation of teaching in different learning environments (including interviews, familiarization with documentaion, etc)

International connections

student collaboration with University of Staffordshire and Coventry University in the UK

Further information

online studies, language of instruction: English

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

see the assessment table for descriptive knowledge

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

see the assessment table for applied knowledge

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

see the assessment table for integrated knowledge

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Assessment is based on the criteria described in the assessment table.The scale is pass - to be improved - fail