KAIA042 Learning and Development in Theory and Practice (5 cr)
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
Aikuiskasvatustiede, kasvatustiede, aikuiskasvatustieteen aineopinnot, kasvatustieteen aineopinnot, kasvatus, koulutus, oppiminen
Learning outcomes
- 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