ERIS317 Pedagogical Approaches and Learning Theories (5 cr)

• problem-based and exploratory learning
• critical pedagogy
• narrative learning
• (radical) constructivism
• experiential learning
• dialogic guidance
• sociodynamic guidance
• drama pedagogy
• instructional models based on scientific realism
• possibly online pedagogy as part of accessible/inclusive instruction and guidance
• teacher’s professional ethics
• special education as part of ethically, socially and multiculturally sustainable development

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

• recognize the reasoning, conceptions of learning, ethical principles and theoretical premises of different pedagogical schools
• plan and implement instruction based on different pedagogical notions and learning theories, and utilize different accessible and culturally sensitive learning environments
• evaluate the physical, psychological and social dimensions of different pedagogical notions and environments, and critically consider the ethical possibilities and boundaries of pedagogical actions in teaching different types of contentso
• consider one’s own values, conceptions of learning and instructional philosophy

Articles will be announced at the beginning of the course