120.271 (16W) Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria

Wintersemester 2016/17

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First course session
12.10.2016 08:00 - 11:00 HS 6 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria
Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 13 (35 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
possible language(s) of the assessment German , English
Course begins on 12.10.2016
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Remarks (english)

The course is aimed at Incoming students from various specializations, as well as at bachelor students in educational science. 

 There are no registration requirements for the participation in this course.

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

Students will be able to

  • research international policy and research documents (based on own research questions)
  • interpret national and international lifelong learning developments from an open and international point of view
  • reflect on their own learning experiences in the context of diverse (formal, non-formal and informal) settings

 write critical and analytical papers

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Stimulating presentations, reading and writing assignments, group work, self-directed learning, personal reflections and international guest lecturers (from the field of international education policy, will be brought in via online and digital means, such as Skype). The language of instruction is English, while papers can also be produced in German, if required.

Course content

The course deals with the current ongoing developments of the Austrian Lifelong learning system in the context of and in comparison to the European and International policies.

The conception of Lifelong Learning (interests, aims, interventions, impacts) as well as the Austrian education system and policies will be introduced as a basis for discussing and comparing the educational systems and policy developments of the students´ home countries. Individual and personal experiences with learning and education processes are the foundation and significant resources for the course.

The following issues will be discussed in more detail:

  • Structure, development and comparison of the International, European as well as national Lifelong learning institutions and policies (students analyse and compare their national Lifelong learning developments)
  • Wider benefits of Lifelong Learning (for example increased self-confidence, civic engagement, (mental) health, life skills, social cohesion, etc.)
  • Education and migration: Internationalisation of and mobility in Lifelong learning, education in migration societies and diversity in learning situations (students examine and exchange experiences with mobilities, mobility programmes and learning in an international context)
  • How Lifelong learning can promote social cohesion, equity and equality

Literature

Bynner, John/Schuller, Tom/Feinstein, Leon (2003). Wider Benefits of Education. Skills, higher Education and Civic Engagements. In Zeitschrift für Pädagogik, Jg. 48, 3, S. 341-361.

Kurantowics, E./Oleson, H.S./Wildemeersch, D. (2014). A human being is a human being is a human being is a human being. The issue of migration in Europe and the response of adult education. In: European Journal for Research on the Education and learning of Adults, 5, 2. URL: http://www.rela.ep.liu.se/contents.asp?doi=10.3384/rela.2000-7426.201452  

Lima, Licinio C./Guimaräes, Paula (2011). European Strategies in Lifelong Learning. A Critical Introduction. Study Guides in Adult Education. Opladen, Berlin, Toronto: Budrich.

Manninen, Jyri (2010).Wider Benefits of Learning within Liberal Adult Education System in Finland, University of Eastern Finland.

Oliver, Esther (2010). Research and Development in Adult Education. Fields and Trends in Europe. Study Guides in Adult Education. Opladen, Berlin, Toronto: Budrich.

Sabates, Ricarda (2007). The Effects of Adult Learning on Social and Economic Outcomes. London: Commission of Inquiry

Sprung, A./Kukovetz, B. (2014). Is Adult Education a ‚white’ business? Professionals with migrant backgrounds in Austrian Adult Education. In: European Journal for Research on the Education and learning of Adults, 5, 2, 161-175.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

Group work (or individual analysis, depending on the size and structure of the group), personal reflections related to „Lifelong learning in my country“, and exchange of experiences of learning in an international context. The students will present a specific aspect of the developments and system in their home country. Finally, they will produce a paper discussing selected aspects in relation to policy developments in the area of lifelong learning (approx. 10 pages in English or in German, if required).   

 

Grading scheme

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Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Geschlechterbezogene, interkulturelle und internationale Themen in pädagogischen Berufs- und Handlungsfeldern (Compulsory subject)
      • Internationale Perspektiven der Erziehung und Bildung ( 2.0h KU/SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 120.271 Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Educational Science (SKZ: 645, Version: 08W.3)
    • Subject: Gesellschaftliche und institutionelle Voraussetzungen von Erziehung und Bildung (PF 6) (Compulsory subject)
      • Internationale Perspektiven der Erziehung und Bildung ( 2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 120.271 Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 120.271 SE PF 8.3 Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 120.271 SE PF 8.3 Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 120.271 SE PF 8.3 Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 120.271 SE Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 120.271 SE Seeing the bigger picture: Internationalisation in Lifelong learning and ongoing developments in Austria (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)