Course syllabus autumn 2021
Course syllabus autumn 2021
Title
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Theoretical Perspectives on Research
Swedish title
Högskolepedagogik: Teoretiska perspektiv på forskning
Course code
HP704E
Credits
7.5 credits
Grading scale
UV / Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Education and Society
Syllabus approval date
2019-05-27
Syllabus valid from
2020-08-31
Entry requirements
Prerequisite course for this course is: HP703E Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Educating for Widening Participation and Inclusion
Level
Advanced level
Main field
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Progression level
A1F
Course objectives
The course aims to enable the student to develop in-depth knowledge of the theories and traditions in the research field of higher education. The student will also be able to develop their ability to critically identify and formulate research questions.
Course contents
The course will study teaching and learning in higher education as a field of both knowledge and research, and how it relates to similar areas. Students will identify a topic and develop a research question. They will also explore potential theoretical perspectives in relation to the topic and research area.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
- Critically assess theoretical perspectives within the subject field of teaching and learning in higher education
- identify and formulate a relevant research question within the field of teaching and learning in higher education, and a deepened analysis of theoretical perspectives in relation to the chosen research area
- Discuss the knowledge area of teaching and learning in higher education in relation to similar fields
Learning activities
The overall layout of the course tuition is flexible, as online elements can be combined with on-campus activities. Seminars are linked to lectures, group work and individual presentations using different media. There will be opportunities for feedback between the students throughout the course. Methods will be developed based on the purpose and intended learning outcomes of the course, in a collaboration between students and teachers.
Assessment
Examination 1: Oral presentation. 3.5 credits.
This examination assesses intended learning outcome 1.
Examination 2: Paper, 4 credits. This examination assesses intended learning outcomes 2-3.
Alternative assessment forms may be included following consultation with the examiner. To be awarded the final grade of VG, a VG is required in both examinations.
The course coordinator will provide information about grading criteria at the start of the course.
It must be possible to distinguish between individual performances for
all assessments.
Course literature and other study material
Research literature based on specialisation to be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator.
Course evaluation
Students who participate in or complete a course must be given the opportunity to share their experiences and provide feedback on the course via a course evaluation issued by the University. The University will compile the course evaluations and provide information regarding the results and any measures taken as a result of the course evaluation. Results will be made available to the students. (Higher Education Ordinance 1:14).