The course provides the learners with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the possibilities and relevance of using experiential learning and adventure education in different professional and working life environments. During the course, the participants will develop their competence in pedagogical development work and reflection, and they will learn about current research and discussions on learning, competence, development, and growth.
The online course will be organized in English which enables an international learning environment.
Key contents
- pedagogical development, agency, leadership
- experiential learning and adventure education in different communities and environments
- current discussions and research
Target group
The course is well-suited for students and professionals in the fields or education and schooling, youth work, NGO work, sports and physical education, rehabilitation, and social work. The master’s level course don’t require a community educator degree or studies of adventure education, even though this background might prove useful. A bachelor’s degree from one of the aforementioned fields is recommended but not obligatory.
Prerequisites
The participants of the course should be willing to listen, read, write and speak English.
Why Study at Humak Open University of Applied Sciences?
Humak University of Applied Sciences operates in the whole of Finland and is the country’s biggest educator in the following fields: youth work, organizational work, work community development, adventure and outdoor education, cultural management, and interpreting and linguistic accessibility.
Humak has about 2000 degree students and about 160 experts in various positions. Finland’s unique open university of applied sciences system and Humak’s extensive online training make high-quality academic studies available to everyone with affordable costs regardless of students’ background. Thousands of students take advantage of our wide selection of online courses every year.