KAIA042 Learning and Development in Theory and Practice (5 cr)

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Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences
Coordinating organisation:
Department of Educational Sciences, Open University
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description


  • theories of learning and developmental from different perspectives and approaches
  • learning as both an individual and collaborative phenomenon at different age stages
  • applying theories of learning and development to practice

Learning outcomes

After the course of study the student

  • understands the characteristics of key theories of learning and development  
  • can apply theories of learning and development to the planning and implementation of various learning and teaching situations  
  • understands the starting points and needs of learning for people of different ages





Description of prerequisites

Basic studies in education

Study materials

The literature listed below and other possible learning material mentioned in the teaching schedule

A total of three works from the literature will be performed as follows:

1. Driscoll AND 2. Aubrey & Riley TOGETHER WITH 3. Robinson OR 4. Sugarman


1. DRISCOLL, M. 1994/2004/2014. Psychology of learning for instruction. Boston: Allyn and Bacon (without sections 8 and 10)

2. AUBREY, K. & RILEY, A. 2019. Understanding & using educational theories. (2nd Edition). Los Angeles: Sage.

3. ROBINSON, O. 2013. Development through adulthood. An integrative sourcebook. New York: Palgrave MacMillan. 

4. SUGARMAN, L. 2005. Life-span development: frameworks, accounts and strategies. New York: Taylor & Francis

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation and/or passing learning assignments/exams. The evaluation criteria may vary depending on the performance method.
Select all marked parts

Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Active participation and/or passing learning assignments/exams. The evaluation criteria may vary depending on the performance method.
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

Teaching

x

Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish

Teaching