Study module:
Study module updated: 07/10/2009 13:52
Basic Studies in Education and Adult Education 2009-2010 (25 ects)
| Field of study |
Educational sciences |
| Subject |
Kasvatustiede tai aikuiskasvatustiede |
| Responsible university |
University of Jyväskylä – Faculty of Education |
| Time |
Regardless of time |
| Location |
Study module is independent of location |
Course description
The goal of the basic study programme is to learn the basics of education and adult education. The student is introduced to the central issues, concepts, theories and research methods in several fields of education and adult education. The basic study programme is worth 25 ECTS credits. It consists of five 5- ECTS credit courses. One section is always completed as a written assignment. Studying is not tied to any place or time – there are no fixed schedules, and it is possible to complete all studies at home, for example. You can register as a student at any time and complete your courses in the order you consider best.
| Fee |
280.00 euros |
| Fee description |
280 € (including courses Introduction to Adult Education, Introducation to the Psychology of Education, Introduction to the Sociology of Education, Research Methods in Education, Educational Thinking and Educational Policy). |
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| Registration |
If you have a Finnish social security number, you can registrate through Korppi-data system:
Registration to The Basic Studies in Education and Adult Education
If you don't have a Finnish social security number, you can't use Korppi-system to registration. You can registrate as follows:
- Fill in the registration form.
- Write on the subject field of the e-mail: "Registration / <name of the subject>", for example "Registration / Basic Studies in Education and Adult Education" Return the registration form as attached file by e-mail to avoneuvo(at)avoin.jyu.fi or by mail to the address University of Jyväskylä, Open University, PL 35 (ToB), FI-40014 Jyväskylän yliopisto, Finland.
- You will receive a bill for the study fee after returning the registration form. The fee is invoiced as a total sum. By paying the study fee you confirm your registration. We will only accept study fees paid in euro currency.
- After the Open University has received both your registration form and your payment, you will receive more detailed instructions of how to study.
- Study fees already paid will not be refunded.
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| Previous studies |
Since the studying requires academic reading and writing skills, student´s capability to study in English should be good. |
| Course organiser |
Jyväskylä University Open University
PL 35 (Matarankatu 6, Tourula)
40014 Jyväskylän yliopisto
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Introduction to Education and Adult Education (5 ects) - KASP091
| Field of study |
Educational sciences |
| Subject |
Kasvatustiede tai aikuiskasvatustiede |
| Responsible university |
University of Jyväskylä – Faculty of Education |
| Time |
Regardless of time |
| Location |
Study unit is independent of location |
| Registration |
Registration in Korppi-data system. |
| Method of completion |
Independent work.
Completion mode: Essays upon agreement |
| Literature |
Choose two books from the list:
1. CARR (2003) Making sense of education
2. NODDINGS (1995) Philosophy of Education
3. TIGHT (1998) Key concepts in adult education and training, or other books by agreement |
| Course organiser |
Jyväskylä University Open University |
Introduction to the Psychology of Education (5 ects) - KASP092
| Field of study |
Educational sciences |
| Subject |
Kasvatustiede tai aikuiskasvatustiede |
| Responsible university |
University of Jyväskylä – Faculty of Education |
| Time |
Regardless of time |
| Location |
Study unit is independent of location |
| Registration |
Registration in Korppi-data system. |
| Method of completion |
Mode of study: Independent work
Completion mode: Essays upon agreement |
| Literature |
Choose two books from the list:
1. CRAIN, W. (1992) Theories of development, Concepts and applications. 3rd ed.
2. JARVIS, P., HOLFORD, J. & GRIFFIN, C. (2003) The theory and practice of learning. 2nd ed.
3. LONG, M. (2000) The Psychology of Education.
4. MCCORMICK & PRESSLEY (1997) Educational Psychology, Learning, Instruction, Assesment
or other books by agreement |
| Course organiser |
Jyväskylä University Open University |
Introduction to the Sociology of Education (5 ects) - KASP093
| Field of study |
Educational sciences |
| Subject |
Kasvatustiede tai aikuiskasvatustiede |
| Responsible university |
University of Jyväskylä – Faculty of Education |
| Time |
Regardless of time |
| Location |
Study unit is independent of location |
| Registration |
Registration in Korppi-data system. |
| Method of completion |
Mode of study: Independent work
Completion mode: Essays upon agreement |
| Literature |
Choose two books from the list:
1. AVIS, BLOOMER, ESLAND, GLEESON & HODKINSON. 1996. Knowledge and nationhood. London: Cassell.
2. SILVA, E. & SMART, C. (eds.) 1999. The New Family. London: Sage
3. COFFEY, A. 2001. Education and social change. Buckingham: Open University
4. DEMAINE, J. (toim.) 2001. Sociology of education today. Basingstoke: Palgrave, or other books by agreement |
| Course organiser |
Jyväskylä University Open University |
| Contact persons |
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Research Methods in Education (5 ects) - KASP094
| Field of study |
Educational sciences |
| Subject |
Kasvatustiede tai aikuiskasvatustiede |
| Responsible university |
University of Jyväskylä – Faculty of Education |
| Time |
Regardless of time |
| Location |
Study unit is independent of location |
| Registration |
Registration in Korppi-data system. |
| Method of completion |
Mode of study: Independent work:
Completion mode: Essays upon agreement |
| Literature |
Choose two books from the list:
1. BEST, J. & KAHN, J. 1986. Research in education. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hal.
2. GILBERT, N. (ed.) 1993. Researching social life. London: Sage. Chapters 2-9
3. GALL, M. D., GALL, J. P. & BORG, W. R. 2003. Educational research. An introduction. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Chapters 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, or other books by agreement |
| Course organiser |
Jyväskylä University Open University |
| Contact persons |
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Educational Thinking and Educational Policy (5 ects) - KASP095
| Field of study |
Educational sciences |
| Subject |
Kasvatustiede tai aikuiskasvatustiede |
| Responsible university |
University of Jyväskylä – Faculty of Education |
| Time |
Regardless of time |
| Location |
Study unit is independent of location |
| Registration |
Registration in Korppi-data system. |
| Method of completion |
Mode of study: Independent work:
Completion mode: Essays upon agreement |
| Literature |
Choose two books from the list:
1. BRUBACHER, J. 1966 A history of the problems of education. New York: McGraw-Hill. Chapters 1-5.
2. BARON, S., FIELD, J. & SCHULLER, T. (eds.) 2000. Social Capital. Critical Perspectives. Oxford: Oxford University.
3. DYBBROE, B.& OLLAGNIER, E. (eds.) 2003. Challenging gender in lifelong learning: European perspectives. Roskilde: Roskilde University.
4. PETER GORDON & DENNIS LAWTON. 2002. A History of Western Educational Ideas. Woburn Press, or other books by agreement |
| Course organiser |
Jyväskylä University Open University |
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