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Course unit, curriculum year 2021–2022
KAS.KAA.194
Foundations and International Development of Adult Education and Learning, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)
Course code
KAS.KAA.194Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Anja HeikkinenResponsible organisation
Education Studies 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %
Historical, philosophical and political foundations of adult learning and education; National, European and supranational governance (EU, OECD, UNESCO) and international trends in adult education (for ex PIAAC); The legacies and theories applied in policy and among the diverse adult education providers, professionals; Current challenges of adult learning and educationare analysed from historical, philosophical and political perspectives, using concrete cases as example.
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
24.09.2021 – 12.12.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2021–23.10.2021)
Active in period 2 (24.10.2021–31.12.2021)