Description : The course focuses on the basic dimensions of the field of University Pedagogy, as they have been developed both internationally and in Greece. In particular, issues such as the role and preparation of teaching staff, the characteristics of students, the theoretical approaches of adulthood with an emphasis on emerging adulthood and structural-developmental approach, the development of horizontal and social skills, as well as critical reflection skills, the design and targeting of the course, specific and/or innovative forms and methods of education at higher education level, as well as the evaluation and feedback of students are addressed.
Outline : The course includes the following modules:
• The conceptual framework of University Pedagogy.
• History of University Pedagogy.
• The relationship between higher and other levels of education.
• The relationship between University Pedagogy and Adult Education.
• Effective learning factors at university.
• The role and characteristics of the university teacher.
• The dimensions of the emerging adulthood and the constructive-developmental approach.
• The characteristics of students as learners.
• General, social and professional skills.
• Design and evaluation of a university course.
• The concept of significant learning experience.
• The concept of critical reflection and self-reflection.
• Methods of development of the reflective process.
• Alternative methods of university education.