Introduction to Social and Educational Science 2300-AE-ISES
The module consists of a lecture, two seminars, and a workshop during which students familiarize themselves with the contexts and trends in contemporary pedagogy and education, as well as selected topics from psychology and sociology crucial for understanding education, with a particular emphasis on the context of adult education. In philosophical inquiry workshops, students will practice critical and creative thinking using philosophical themes and
their own experiences. The workshops aim to practically introduce philosophical reflection and experience creative potential among participants, along with recognizing psychological factors and social mechanisms influencing educational experiences and the process of understanding oneself and others in educational and developmental contexts.
The thematic areas of the module include the following topics: contexts and trends in contemporary pedagogy (30h L), psychological aspects of learning and development (30h S), social contexts of educational experiences (30h S), philosophical inquiry: critical thinking and creativity (30h W).
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Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for Module 1 are as follows:
---the student knows and understands deeply, the contexts and trends of contemporary pedagogy, as well as selected theories and concepts from other scientific disciplines
---the student knows and understands in a deep degree, the psychological aspects of adult learning and development
---the student knows and understands deeply the social contexts of adult education along with sociological theories and concepts characteristic for understanding the dynamics of adult educational experiences
---the student is able to think critically and creatively
---the student can critically and creatively use their acquired knowledge to discuss learning processes, support the development of adults, and impact society through self-educational and developmental activities
cf. K_W01, K_W02, K_W03, K_U01, K_U06
Assessment criteria
oral exam
The exam will take the form of a conversation (the examiner will mainly listen to student's statements and ask questions about them), and its purpose will be to verify student's critical analysis and thinking skills in relation to the topics covered in the subjects included in the module 1, and how student combines content from different classes.
The starting point will be a general topic related to the content of the module. The student's interpretation of this topic will determine the final grade, and their statements should contain substantive content, demonstrating their mastery of the terminology and concepts related to the given subject area.
Additional information
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