Program Overview
This 8-week Postgraduate Micro-credential course explores classic and contemporary learning theories, their influence on learning environments, and practical applications in real-life scenarios. Students will examine behavioral, cognitive, social, and network perspectives, evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and develop appropriate assessment strategies. Upon completion, participants receive a University of Birmingham certificate and 10 academic credits that can be applied towards the full Online PGCert Design for Learning Environments qualification.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This 8-week, specialized Postgraduate Micro-credential short course will cover both classic and contemporary theories associated with learning, and how these theories influence the design of learning environments.
Objectives:
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.
Teaching:
- The course is taught by Adam Matthews, Lecturer in Technology and Learning Environments, and Dr Jaimie Miller-Friedmann, Postdoctoral Researcher in Science Education.
- The course is delivered online.
Other:
- 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.
- 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.
- Learners will be fully registered University of Birmingham students and will be entitled to normal University services (including library and digital resources).
The cost to study this online course is £850 . This must be paid in full before enrolling. The fee includes any online resources, including full access to the online learning platform, course materials and required digital reading materials.
