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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KAS.KAA.030

Learning in the life course and in diverse activities, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
KAS.KAA.030
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Hanna Toiviainen
Responsible teacher:
Annalisa Sannino
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

The course offers an overview of the learning sciences from the perspective of EDU research and with an emphasis on learning and development in the life course and in a wide range of human activities:

- Overview of the field of the learning sciences

- Developmental psychology perspectives in learning in the life course and diverse activities

- Diversity and equity in learning

- Adults’ learning in activities outside formal education

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

21.10.2024 11.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Completion option 2

Independent study

22.01.2025 31.07.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)