Adult Education and Learning, 6 credits

For admission to the course the student have had completed at least 80 % (48 credits) of courses at semester 1 and 2.

The general the aim of this course is to introduce different educational methods, strategies and attitudes to give the student tools to be able to communicate knowledge of hearing for both groups as for individuals. The course constitutes a basis for future courses in hearing rehabilitation.

The expected 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 hearing-impaired individuals and their relatives
- carry out group education and reflect over one's own and others' ability to teach

The following parts are included:

Lectures, group work, group education and seminars. Some parts of the teaching are compulsory.

In case of absence from compulsory part, the student is responsible for contacting the course coordinator for a complementary assignment.

The course coordinator assesses if, and in that case how absence from compulsory education elements can be replaced. Before the student has participated in the compulsory parts or has replaced compulsory education, in accordance to the instructions of the course coordinator, the final study results cannot be reported.
Absence from a compulsory education element can imply that the student can not recover the occasion until next time the course is offered.

Part 1: Adult Education and learning (Adult education and learning) 4 HE credits
Written take-home exam

Part 2: Group tuition (Group education) 2 HE credits
Oral group presentation and video analysis

For a Pass grade in the course, attendance at compulsory parts is also required.

For students who have not passed the regular examination, possibility for re-examination is offered at a total of six examinations, of which the three last in connection to the next occasion when the course is given. As examination, the times are counted when the student has participated in the same test. Supplementary qualification of written assignment is counted as an examination.

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.<br />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.