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Course syllabus

Autumn 2022

Course syllabus, Autumn 2022

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 valid from

2022-08-29

Syllabus approval date

2022-05-23

Level

Advanced level

Entry requirements

Prerequisite course for this course is: HP703E Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Educating for Widening Participation and Inclusion

Main field

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Progression level

A1F / Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements

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
  1. Critically assess theoretical perspectives within the subject field of teaching and learning in higher education
  2. 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
  3. 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. 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

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).