Experiential learning and adventure education in pedagogical developmentLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: EAE03-AEP
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
• Examine professional and work environments from the pedagogical perspective
• Understand the perspectives of experiential learning and adventure education in pedagogical development work
• Critically examine current research and discussions around learning, competence, development, and growth
• Develop pedagogical expertise, actions, activities, practices and communities in different environments
• Develop competence in reflection
Content
• Pedagogical development, agency, leadership
• Experiential learning and adventure education in different communities and environments
• Current discussions and research
Enrollment
01.04.2023 - 08.03.2024
Timing
11.03.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Tyke, Seikkailu ja YAMK
Campus
Nonstationary
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
8 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Non-governmental organization (NGO) and youth work (Master’s degree)
Teachers
- Tero Lämsä
- Anita Saaranen-Kauppinen
Teacher in charge
Anita Saaranen-Kauppinen
Groups
-
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Objective
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
• Examine professional and work environments from the pedagogical perspective
• Understand the perspectives of experiential learning and adventure education in pedagogical development work
• Critically examine current research and discussions around learning, competence, development, and growth
• Develop pedagogical expertise, actions, activities, practices and communities in different environments
• Develop competence in reflection
Content
• Pedagogical development, agency, leadership
• Experiential learning and adventure education in different communities and environments
• Current discussions and research
Teaching methods
Online course. Webinars, independent study, individual and group assignments, a learning and/or development task. It is strongly recommended to attend the webinars.
Further information
Experiential learning and adventure education in pedagogical development 5 ECTS explores the delivery of experiential learning and adventure education in various professional and work settings and provides students with an opportunity to examine the scope and potential of these approaches. During the course, participants will develop their competence in pedagogical development work and reflection, and become familiar with current research and discussions around learning, competence, development, and growth.
Target group:
The course is intended for both students and professionals in the fields of education and schooling, youth work, NGO work, sports and physical education, rehabilitation, and social work. Prior studies in community education or adventure education are not required, however degree studies in these fields are recommended and will provide useful background for the course.
Prerequisites:
The online course is offered in English to foster an international learning environment. Participants should be willing to listen, read, write and speak English.
Evaluation scale
Pass - Fail
Enrollment
05.09.2022 - 01.03.2023
Timing
08.03.2023 - 15.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Järjestö- ja nuorisotyö
Campus
Nonstationary
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Non-governmental organization (NGO) and youth work (Master’s degree)
Teachers
- Tero Lämsä
- Anita Saaranen-Kauppinen
Teacher in charge
Anita Saaranen-Kauppinen
Groups
-
yamkY_k22_PKSyamkY_k22_PKS
-
yamkY_s22_PKSyamkY_s22_PKS
-
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Objective
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
• Examine professional and work environments from the pedagogical perspective
• Understand the perspectives of experiential learning and adventure education in pedagogical development work
• Critically examine current research and discussions around learning, competence, development, and growth
• Develop pedagogical expertise, actions, activities, practices and communities in different environments
• Develop competence in reflection
Content
• Pedagogical development, agency, leadership
• Experiential learning and adventure education in different communities and environments
• Current discussions and research
Teaching methods
Online course including webinars, individual and/or group assignments, a learning/development task, and independent studying.
Further information
The course provides the learners with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the possibilities and relevance of using experiential learning and adventure education in different professional and working life environments. During the course, the participants will develop their competence in pedagogical development work and reflection, and they will learn about current research and discussions on learning, competence, development, and growth.
The course is well-suited for students and professionals in the fields or education and schooling, youth work, NGO work, sports and physical education, rehabilitation, and social work. The master's level course don’t require a community educator degree or studies of adventure education, even though this background might prove useful. A bachelor’s degree from one of the aforementioned fields is recommended but not obligatory.
The online course will be organized in English which enables an international learning environment. The participants of the course should be willing to listen, read, write and speak English.
Evaluation scale
Pass - Fail