Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
No special prerequisites for the module.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
The students shall theoretically as well as practically
understand how to plan and execute a scientific problem-based
project with technological, social and humanistic relevance. This
includes an understanding of how technological aspects and
contextual circumstances can be identified and included in the
development of a problem solution.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the course module will obtain the
following qualifications:
- Must have knowledge of basic learning
theories
- Must have knowledge of project planning and
managements techniques
- Must have knowledge of different approaches to
problem-based learning (PBL); including the Aalborg Model approach,
where problems are related to social and/or humanistic
contexts
- Must have understanding of different resources
for analysis and assessment of Medialogy-problems and solutions
from scientific, technological, ethical and social
perspectives
- Must apply methods for analysis and assessment
of a Medialogy-problem; including user segmentation, user tests and
technology assessment
Skills
Students who complete the course module will obtain the
following qualifications:
- Must be able to apply basic principles related
to planning and management of a problem-based project; basic study
techniques, phases in a problem-oriented project, from initial
problem to problem analysis and problem formulation, design and
implementation
- Must be able to analyse and
evaluate the organisation of the project group
work and collaboration, especially regarding identification of
strong and weak factors and, based on this, suggest how group
organisation and collaboration can be improved in future
situations; team roles, group dynamics, communication within the
group and externally, creativity, methods for analysis and
documentation of learning processes
- Must be able to analyse group conflicts;
causes and possible solution
- Must be able to analyse and
evaluate own contribution to study and learning,
especially regarding identification of strong and weak factors and,
based on this, consider continuous course of events and their
contributions to the learning processes, learning styles and the
study
- Must be able to analyse methods used in the
project from a scientific point of view; science theory,
qualitative and quantitative approaches
- Must be able to apply fundamental key areas,
concepts, and methods for evaluation and development of technical
solutions considering the technology in itself, and in relation to
social contexts and human circumstances (holistically); technology
assessment methods, contexts and communication, media sociology
(e.g. life styles, consumption, sociological methods), different
forms of user test, innovation and creativity
Competences
Students who complete the course module will obtain the
following qualifications:
- Must be able to apply knowledge (application)
and understanding regarding being part of a
team-based project work
- Must be able to understand and communicate
project work (application)
- Must be able to analyze own learning
processes
- Must be able to analyze and document learning processes within
the group (analysis)
- Must be able to create optimal collaborative learning processes
(application)
- Must be able to evaluate professional situations in relation to
the surrounding society (analysis)
- Must be able to apply knowledge and understanding of science,
technology and society (application); from a
technological perspective (including competencies on applying
different technology assessment methods) and from a holistic
perspective (including competencies on life style, consumption and
technology development, different contexts and forms of
communication, innovative and creative processes)
Type of instruction
Refer to the overview of instruction types listed in the start
of chapter 3. The types of instruction for this course are decided
in accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions
are decided and given by the Study Board for Media Technology.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Problem Based Learning in Science, Technology and
Society |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam
In accordance with the current Framework Provisions and directions
on examination from the Study Board for Media Technology:
Individual oral or written examination with internal censor. The
assessment is performed with the Pass/Fail grade. |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
See Semester Description |
Assessment | Passed/Not Passed |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria for the evaluation are specified in the Framework
Provisions. |