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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
KAS.KAA.030

Development and Learning in Life Course, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)
Course code
KAS.KAA.030
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Hanna Toiviainen
Responsible teacher:
Päivi Kupila until 31.12.2022
Responsible 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 examines human growth, learning and change at different stages of life from both individual and community perspectives. Learning is examined in particular outside formal education in the changing organizations and communities of society and working life. The course examines the development of expertise and the construction of identity in the life course.

Learning outcomes
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
lectures and seminar 18 h

Participation in teaching

23.10.2023 11.12.2023
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Completion option 2

Independent study

22.01.2024 31.07.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2024–31.7.2024)