Basic course in Higher Education, online course

This basic course in higher education pedagogy develops your knowledge of learning and skills in implementing teaching that benefits student-active learning.

During the course, you will get the opportunity to develop your knowledge of the learning process, your ability to support learning and to develop a reflective approach to your own teaching role.

During the course we will examine models for planning and implementation of teaching activities, and also assessment and evaluation that promotes learning, both on campus and online.

Furthermore, regulations and policy documents as well as the teacher's ability to choose teaching methods and design physical and digital learning environments will be evaluated.

Quotes from previous participants

"I will employ a broader variety of teaching/learning methods and I will increase students' active participation in the course."

The course is designed for teachers who wish to develop their knowledge of teaching at the university, their knowledge of the learning process and their ability to support learning

Course description Basic Course in Higher Education, online (in Swedish)
Course evaluation

COURSE DATES

Autumn 2025

Course code: GRU18
Language: English
Length: 5 weeks
Participants: 8 - 36
Level: Basic

Mandatory course dates: Oct 2 2025, Apr 16 2026 (Attendance required both days)
Location: Läraren, UPL (Natrual Science Building) or Zoom

REGISTER HERE

Application is open between Feb 15 and Apr 15

Please note!

Attendence

Before registering, it is important to ensure that you can attend all course days.

Admission

Notification of admission is sent to applicants about 2 weeks after the application deadline. Read more about our general admission and selection here.

Cancellation

There will be an administrative fee of SEK 5000 if you cancel your participation three weeks or later before the course starts.
This also applies in case of non-show without notice or early interruption of the course.

Questions?

Any questions about your registration? Please contact us at UPL

Latest update: 2024-10-25