Adult Education and Learning, 6 credits

General entry requirements according to the Higher Education Ordinance, chapter 7, §§ 4-6. Specific entry requirements according to the programme syllabus.

The general the aim of this course is to introduce different educational methods, strategies and attitude to give the student tool to be able to communicate knowledge of handling for both groups and for independent. The course constitutes a basis for a future course in pedagogical hearing rehabilitation. Learning outcomes of the course On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - Explain how the learning situation can be adapted to the hearing-impaired patients and their families - carry out group tuition and reflect over his own and others' ability to teach

Part 1: Adult Education and learning (Adult education and learning) 4 HE credits The course deals with the subject pedagogics with an emphasis on the learning of adults and the elderly. Special preconditions to communicate knowledge to hearing-impaired and their relatives include in the teaching. The course contains an overview of modern teaching and learning and discussion about differences between conveyance of knowledge to groups or independent patients. Practical exercises to hold performances and teach before group includes. Further, the role as a supervisor is treated The relationship between memory functions and learning is covered. Part 2: Group tuition (Group education) 2 HE credits Planning, implementation and analysis of a shorter education in an audiology connected subject that is presented to outside group.

Lectures, group exercises, group tuition and seminars.

Part 1: Adult Education and learning (Adult education and learning) 4 HE credits Written take-home exam Part 2: Group tuition (Group tuition) 2 HE credits Oral group presentation and video analysis For a Pass grade in the course, attendance at compulsory parts is also required. In case of absence from compulsory part, the student is responsible alone to contact course coordinator for complementary assignment. Possibility is offered for students who not have become passed at the regular examination to total six examinations, of which the three last in connection with the next occasion the course is then given.

Examination may take place under the previous reading list during a period of one year after the date of the renewal of the reading list. Examination will be provided during a period of two years after a close-down of the course.

A study guide is distributed at the beginning of the course, comprising assessment criteria for examination, specific instructions for certain tasks, a timetable specifying compulsory parts, and a list of responsible teachers. Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education. Course evaluation will be carried out both through a written course evaluation at the end of the course, and through an oral course forum at least once in connection with the course, where the students may express their opinions.