Non-formal Learning Environments and Methods
Course code
TPN5631.HR
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Course title in Estonian
Mitteformaalõppe keskkonnad ja meetodid
Course title in English
Non-formal Learning Environments and Methods
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Lianne Teder (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To support the student's development in acquiring the content and forms of non-formal learning.
To consolidate knowledge and to shape skills regarding the factors shaping the study environment and taking them into consideration in learning environment.
To form skills for adapting current methods and environments and for creating new ones.
To provide an overview and to introduce learning environments that are innovative and in accordance with target group's needs.
To consolidate knowledge and to shape skills regarding the factors shaping the study environment and taking them into consideration in learning environment.
To form skills for adapting current methods and environments and for creating new ones.
To provide an overview and to introduce learning environments that are innovative and in accordance with target group's needs.
Brief description of the course
Learning and learning approaches. The concept and starting points of non-formal learning. Lifelong learning. The basics of didactics. Experiential learning and active learning. Method analysis and performance assessment. Aspects that shape the learning environment. Creating interest and safety. Contemporary learning environments: for example, in a virtual environment, a school, the community, a jail, on the street, etc. The basics of creating and managing an environment.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the nature of and different approaches to learning, incl. non-formal learning and lifelong learning;
- knows and is familiar with different learning environments and work formats during a person's life span;
- is able to choose and use different methods according to the situation;
- is able to create work forms and environments suitable for working with different target groups.
- understands the nature of and different approaches to learning, incl. non-formal learning and lifelong learning;
- knows and is familiar with different learning environments and work formats during a person's life span;
- is able to choose and use different methods according to the situation;
- is able to create work forms and environments suitable for working with different target groups.
Teacher
Lianne Teder
Prerequisite course 1
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