Course description
Perspectives on Learning
This course introduces several perspectives and theories on learning. It is a broad and introductory module which will give students the starting points to explore different theories which suit their interests and fields of practice.
Explore different perspectives on how we learn and how to help others learn, evaluating the behavioural, cognitive, social and networked perspectives on learning, and approaches for application in your own learning environment.
Suitability - Who should attend?
In order to be eligible for the Perspectives on Learning Postgraduate Micro-credential short course, you will need to possess (or be predicted to obtain) an upper second-class degree or equivalent from a UK university or recognised international institution.
You may also be eligible to apply with a lower second class degree plus 2 years’ work experience in design, computing or education, or no degree plus 5 or more years’ work experience in the above areas.
Standard English language requirements also apply. If English is not your first language, you must also have an up-to-date English language test certificate. We accept Academic IELTS certificates with a grade of 6.5 and no less than 6.0 in any band. Other forms of English language certificates are accepted.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Once you have finished this 8-week course, you will be awarded an official University of Birmingham Postgraduate Micro-credential certificate (worth 10 academic credits) and a transcript. You will be able to use these academic credits to apply for advanced entry to the University of Birmingham’s full Online PGCert Design for Learning Environments qualification.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Evaluate behavioural, cognitive and social perspectives on learning.
- Examine and critically evaluate classic and contemporary learning theories for the learning environments.
- Apply learning theories to real life scenarios to critique their strengths and weakness in practice.
- Explore appropriate assessment strategies for different theoretical perspectives and environments.
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