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University of Eastern Finland

Introduction to education and lifelong learning

This course offers you a broad introduction to educational sciences and lifelong learning, from core concepts and learning environments to the structure of education systems and the main research approaches used to study human development and learning.

5 cr

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Key concepts of education (education, teaching, pedagogy, counselling, lifelong learning, human development and growth, enlightenment). Formal and nonformal education, informal learning, learning spaces. Key characteristics, focus areas and research topics in educational sciences. Main methods and methodological grounds of human sciences (scientific research; qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approach)

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Education

Scope

5 cr

Code

FK00EP67

Organiser

University of Eastern Finland

University of Eastern Finland

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Education and learning