Teaching and learning in higher education (10 ECTS)

Programme structure (2026–2027)

Table of contents

The structure and content of the programme

The programme consists of one course of 10 credits, and addresses the following overarching themes:

  • Perspectives on Norwegian higher education
  • Pedagogical and didactic theories, perspectives, and models of teaching and learning
  • Critical reflection, critical pedagogy, and inclusive teaching
  • Varied teaching approaches, learning activities, and assessment forms
  • Student-educator collaboration
  • Supervision, feedback, and faculty peer group mentoring
  • Trends in higher education, hereunder sustainability and artificial intelligence

Teaching and learning methods and forms of assessment

Teaching forms

The study is flexibly organized with 4-6 physical sessions and 4-6 online meetings.

The teaching connects the students’ practical-pedagogical issues and examples with pedagogical and didactic perspectives. Collegial collaboration in the form of discussions, sharing of experiences, peer group supervision and group dialogue/work has a central place in the programme. Peer assessment with feedback and comments during the programme is also a focus area.

In the periods between the physical sessions, the students work both individually and together with colleagues on tasks related to their own pedagogical practice.

Amount of work

The estimated overall amount of work is 250 hours.

Coursework requirement

Coursework requirement must be approved before students can take the examination.

  • Attendance of at least 80 % of all synchronous activities
  • Conduct and share experiences from observation-based faculty peer group mentoring
  • Develop and present a pedagogical R&D project

The required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved

Examination

Individual term paper.

The exam is an individual term paper with peer assessment and guidance throughout the programme.

Grading scale is Approved / Not approved.


Type of examiners

Internal or external examiners.

Plagiarism control/cheating

Required coursework and examination answers may also be subject to plagiarism control in accordance with the regulations governing examinations, admission to study and degrees at Østfold University of Applied Sciences.

Requirements for retake/deferred exam

If the exam is not passed, the participant is given the opportunity to re-submit an improved version of the term paper for examination. A deferred exam has the same assignment as the ordinary examination.

Research and development work

One of the work requirements is a pedagogical R&D project that involves research and/or development work related to the participant’s own teaching practice.

Internationalisation

The study uses international literature.

Programme evaluation

In order to offer a current and relevant education of good quality, we depend on student feedback and your participation in the evaluation of the studies. Students evaluate each study session (oral and/or written). The entire study is evaluated in writing after the last session. The results are described in a course report for documentation in the university college's quality system. Østfold University of Applied Sciences also conducts periodic program evaluations of its study programs.

Reading list

Reading list will be published in Leganto at the start of the semester.

Study Model

Autumn 2026

Core courses

  • EUHPED26 Part 1 of 2 Teaching and learning in higher education Course page missing

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Spring 2027

Core courses

  • EUHPED26 Part 2 of 2 Teaching and learning in higher education Course page missing 10 stp

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Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 4:37:03 AM