Experiental learning (5 cr)
Code: YP00AA46-3002
General information
Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Tommi Pantzar
Teacher in charge
Tommi Pantzar
Groups
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YPMI17SPCivic Activities and Youth Work, fulltime studies
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YPMI18KP
Objective
You are able to plan and implement experiential learning modules. You know how to instruct and support experiential learning in the career field of your own choice. You are able to present theoretical and pedagogical reasons for the activities. You are able to choose reflection methods that suit the group and the activities. You gain skills and knowledge in experiential activities.
Content
How do you plan experiential learning modules and what is the role of instructors during the process? Why must the experience be reflected and what kind of reflection methods can you use to support understanding and growth? What kind of experiential learning applications and environments can you use as a community educator?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
a. You are able to use professional concepts of experiential education consistently. b. You are able to estimate the information of key information sources critically. c. You are able to work as a team member in working life, observe and describe problems in experiential learning situations. d. You are able to analyze instructional situations in experiential learning. g. You are able to apply the ethical guidelines of experiential education.
Qualifications
Attending the course requires students’ own experiences of adventure education or experiential pedagogy, for example, through the course of International Award Programme.