Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KAS.KAA.030
Learning in the life course and in diverse activities, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
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.030Language of instruction
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Basic studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Hanna ToiviainenResponsible teacher:
Annalisa SanninoResponsible 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)