The aims of the basic course are to guide the course participants into independent acquisition of knowledge, but also into co-operation and joint learning in a group. The aim is also that students study and understand the importance of development of knowledge in education and in working life. The course participants are to choose their future educational programme during the basic course.

Learning and situations of learning, 10 credits
During this aspect of the course different professions/situations of learning a university education may lead to will be studied. Project-directed and creative work procedures will be applied.

What is knowledge?, 10 credits
During this aspect of the course knowledge and skill will be studied more closely and from a broad perspective.


CONTENTS
Processes and situations of learning, 10 credits
Theories on learning
Theories on man
A social perspective on competence
An individual perspective on competence
Professional roles in a state of change
A genus perspective in education and working life

What is knowledge?, 10 credits
Concepts of knowledge
Search of knowledge, transmission of knowledge and understanding of knowledge
Cognitive approach
Forms of organisation
Communication - technique and human
Group processes
Theory of science and research methodology
Methods of evaluation


TEACHING
Each aspect of the course is planned and carried out in co-operation with the students, who actively participate in panning, realisation and evaluation of their own training.

The emphasis is on problem orientated and project-directed work procedures. There will be exercises, seminars and lectures. There is strong emphasis on the students working independently and taking responsibility in their learning.


EXAMINATION
Oral and written presentations individually and in groups.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: fail/pass

ITEMS/CREDITS