VERN1400 Introduction to Psychology and Pedagogy Course description

Part 1 - The Scope of Global Public Health 5 ECTS Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this part the student will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student is able to

• describe the challenges in welfare systems, relevant national legislation, and international agreements
• describe the past, and present developments and achievements of public health and discuss possible future challenges within the field
• describe social inequalities in health and their consequences nationally and globally
• describe epidemiology and different cost analyses, and discuss inter-professional, evidence-based interventions with target groups
• discuss the principles of universal design from a human rights and democratic perspective

Skills

The student is able to

• address challenges in public health and demonstrate how to intervene professionally in collaboration with others
• search for relevant research, analyse these and apply to the findings in their assignment

General competences

The student is able to

• apply the tools of innovation and entrepreneurship in public health issues and communicate the results to an audience
• reflect upon ethical issues and discuss intercultural perspectives in public health

Part II - Environmental Conditions and Population Health 5 ECTS Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this part the student will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student is able to

• discuss the interactions between the environment and sustainable development, and their effect on health
• describe health care emergency interventions following different types of disasters, and discuss challenges encountered
• discuss interprofessional interventions focusing on communicable and non-communicable diseases, including mental conditions
• describe how interprofessional practice might contribute to improve and promote mental health
• describe the distribution of different types of injuries nationally and globally and how to prevent them
• discuss how to promote occupational health and to prevent occupational health hazards
• discuss theoretical models for behavioral change and their application

Skills

The student is able to

• reflect upon priorities in public health and the consequences for population health
• demonstrate communication skills to improve health literacy and social capital through social marketing and reflect on intervention strategies and their efficacy
• reflect upon a comprehensive view of humanity and human rights

General competences

The student is able to

• reflect upon diversity and how different ethnic, religious and cultural background may influence communication between people
• demonstrate how to disseminate public health knowledge collaboratively with target groups and stakeholders
• apply research methods in solving public health problems

The learning and teaching approach consists of group work supported by lectures, workshops, self-studies and field trips. Groups, consisting of approximately 5 students, focus on assignments facilitated by tutors. Every group member contributes to the creation and presentation of all assignments. Part I and part II include two assignments each. See the teaching plan for further details.

All parts of the course have a focus on interactivity in promoting knowledge exchange and on inter-professional collaborative dialogue, enhancing self-awareness in the professional role. The students will gain practice in decision-making and problem-solving, relating to client-centered and evidence-based practice.

Etter gjennomført emne innføring i atferdsanalyse (1) og psykologi og pedagogikk (2) har studenten følgende læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse.

Kunnskap

Studenten

• har kunnskap om hvordan atferd formes av betingelser i omgivelsene (1)
• kan redegjøre for hovedretninger innen psykologi og pedagogikk (2)

Ferdigheter

Studenten

• kan definere og gi eksempler på følgende atferdsanalytiske grunnbegrepene: atferd og omgivelser, positiv forsterkning, intermitterende forsterkning, diskriminativ kontroll, betingede forsterkere og kjeder, negativ forsterkning, svekking, respondent atferd og følelser, motivasjonelle operasjoner, modellæring og regelstyring (1)
• kan diskutere hovedretninger, analysenivåer og forklaringsmodeller innen psykologi og pedagogikk (2)

Generell kompetanse

Studenten

• har kunnskap om atferdsanalytiske begreper og hvordan de anvendes i praktisk miljøarbeid (1)
• kan vurdere psykologiske og pedagogiske teorier i lys individ- og gruppeperspektivet (2)
• har forståelse for at ulike profesjoner anvender ulike faglige tilnærminger (2)

Examination content: The learning outcomes

Examination form: Individual oral exam, max 20 min.

No exam aids permitted.

ECTS grading A - F

Two examiners evaluate all students. One examiner is external on 10 % of the students.

Gradert skala A-F

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