Study Guide

Objective

The goals of this course are that the students:
-are prepared to understand the concept of life-long learning, and are able to reflect on their own learning process.
-understand, and are able to evaluate, different learning theories and how these can affect individuals and their experience of different pedagogical activity.
-have the ability to critically examine the effect of their own pedagogical strategies.
-command central concepts within pedagogy as a scientific area and as a practical activity.

Content

- Reflection on own and others' learning
- The role of the bachelor of social services as a supporter of the learning and development of others
- Learning styles and strategies
- Multiple intelligences
- Life-long learning from the micro- and macro perspective
- Learning theories and their relevance to the area of social services

Location and time

Autumn 2021

Materials

Following sources are used in home exam:
Mattson, T. (2017) Kunskap och lärande i socialt arbete. Om socialarbetare och viljan att veta. s. 43-78. Gleerups
Parrish, M.(2012) Mänskligt beteende. Perspektiv inom socialt arbete. s. 14-47 samt 130-171. Liber
Säljö, R. (2015) Lärande. En introduktion till perspektiv och metaforer. Gleerups - valda delar ur denna fås av kursansvarige
Following sources are used in self study:
Johansson, T. m.fl. (2013) Uppväxtvillkor - samhälle och individ i förändring. Liber
Other scientifical sources

Teaching methods

Lectures, team work, own independent work

Completion alternatives

Approved Home exam
Approved lifeline analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

Final evaluation is based on approved presence at occasions that demands obligatory presence. Approved lifeline analysis and approved homexam

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student treats the question on a very general and superficial level

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has answered the question and is able to do own reflections

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has in a clear way answered the question and shows also clearity over concepts and definitions. Text shows logic and student is able to to relevant, reflective parallels

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student shows clarity and maturity in understand, above what is the usual. Can reflect upon pedagogical phenomena in a deep way

Qualifications

No previous knowledge