The overall learning outcomes set out what students are expected to know and be able to do upon completion of the programme. The expected learning outcomes are divided into the categories of knowledge, skills and general expertise. The different courses have separate learning outcomes that underpin the overall learning outcomes of the programme.

Knowledge
The candidate…

will have knowledge of key concepts, issues and core areas relating to the pedagogical field, which is understood as an interdisciplinary field in which students gain knowledge of pedagogy, sociology and psychology
will have knowledge of key pedagogical research traditions relating to the main directions of pedagogy
will have knowledge of how humans develop, learn and develop expertise
will be informed of the main characteristics of the development of the field of pedagogy

Skills
The candidate…

will be able to apply different pedagogical theories to shed light on their own and others’ pedagogical practice
will be able to reflect on their own role in encounters with others in pedagogical work
will be able to identify and discuss key issues in pedagogical research
will be able to collaborate with others to apply tools for the planning, implementation and evaluation of pedagogical work

General competence
The candidate…

will be able to apply different ethical issues in pedagogical work in different contexts
will be able to facilitate learning and development in different contexts
will be able to present key educational problems and solutions in writing, verbally and through other relevant forms of expression
will be able to reflect on and discuss their own experiences and professional views and participate in discussions relating to good pedagogical practices
will be familiar with how active interaction between theory and practice can contribute to the development of new expertise

Study program APE

One-year study programme in Pedagogics