Communicating Psychological Insights Through Interactive Exhibits
Academic Study Board for Information and Communication Studies
Teaching language: English
EKA: H830036202
Assessment: Second examiner: Internal
Grading: Pass/Fail
Offered in: Kolding
Offered in: Summer school (autumn)
Level: Master
Course ID: H830036201
ECTS value: 5
Date of Approval: 08-02-2024
Duration: Intensive course
Version: Approved - active
Course ID
ECTS value
Course Title
Number of lessons
Course Responsible
Lecturer
| Name | Department | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robb Mitchell | robb@sdu.dk | Department of Design, Media and Educational Science | Kolding |
Recommended prerequisites
It is recommended that the student has some basic familiarity with at least ONE of the following subject areas:
- art
- cognitive science
- communication
- design
- educational science
- engineering
- media
- pedagogic
- philosophy of science
- tourism
- social sciences
Overall description learning objectives
Through a series of hands-on projects, participants will learn to combine the basics of interaction design, concept development, playful pedagogics, and embodied learning.
The described learning objectives for knowledge, skills and competencies will be supported by the specific forms of instruction and work methods as described below. At the same time the forms of instruction and work methods are organised in accordance with the form of examination as described under Examination requirements, which is considered to be the most appropriate frame for testing the student´s fulfilment of the learning objectives of the subject.
Learnings objectives - Knowledge
On completion of the course students should
- Understand the principles of interactive exhibit design
- Be familiar with educational theories and pedagogical methods to design exhibits that facilitate learning and engagement
- Understand various methods for evaluating the effectiveness of interactive exhibits in terms of learning outcomes and visitor satisfaction
Learning objectives - Skills
On completion of the course students should
- be able to conceptualize, plan, communicate and critique ideas for interactive science exhibits
Learning objectives - Competences
On completion of the course students should be able to
- create and communicate design concepts that engage visitors with interactive exhibits, promoting curiosity, and sparking conversations around scientific topics
- curate and present scientifically accurate and relevant content
Content
Teaching includes an in-depth academic and research-based introduction to designing interactive educational experiences with particular emphasis on central, relevant areas in the field of embodied learning, playful pedagogies and educational technologies.
Content of the current semester
1) What is psychology? What is science communication? What is interactive exhibit design? And why might it be important to bring these topics together?
2) State of the art in interactive exhibit design and science communication cf. in relation to psychological and other behavioural science topics
3) What does a designer of interactive exhibits do? With whom, and where might they work? And how did they become this kind of designer?
4) Introduction to key ideas and developing a critical stance on potential pros (and cons) of:
a) embodied learning
b) playful pedagogies and
c) educational technologies for psychological science communication
5) Developing (ideally in small groups) a semi-independent design project including
a) idea generation & selection and concept development
b) Prototyping interactive exhibit concepts
c) Evaluating designs and design processes including comparisons with existing designs, positioning regarding theory, and best practices from various relevant fields
Forms of instruction and work
The following forms of instruction and work may be applied in the course:
Lectures, class teaching, group work, presentations, talks, dialogue, discussions, exercises, buzz meetings, reflection papers and questions, quizzes, construction of concept maps, course-related questions, log books, contributions to blogs or wikis, group presentations, peer feedback and student teacher and university teacher feedback, case and problem-based learning, project counselling and Q and A sessions, active participation in self-organised study groups and collaborative examination preparation, preparation of assignments, and other study-related products.
Feedback:
Feedback is given orally in the course.
Teaching is organised in such a way as to support the humanities model for active learning and activating teaching, cf. section Didactic, pedagogical basis and contact to research environment in the curriculum. The teacher will inform students about how study activities are organised on commencement of teaching.
The activities in the course are primarily aimed at achieving learning objectives and preparing students for the form of examination - oral examination including presentation and discussion of student produced design materials.
The teaching of the course activates the student in the following teaching spaces/learning spaces:
- Teaching space where the university teacher has the responsibility for planning and is present
- Study space where the university teacher has the responsibility for planning but is not present
- Teaching space where the university teacher is present but the students have the responsibility for planning specific sub-activities
- Study space where the students have the responsibility for planning, and the university teacher is not present
Workload
5 ECTS is equivalent to 140 working hours. The working hours are distributed between the activities described in the humanities model and listed under Forms of instruction and work as well as the exam including the preparation of this. The university teacher will provide an indicative distribution of the workload at the beginning of the course.
Teaching language
Examination regulations
Examination requirements
Name
Examination requirements
Timing
At the end of the summer school
The examination will take place as follows:
• Final examination (1st examination attempt): Summer exam 2024
• Reexamination (2nd examination attempt): Summer exam 2024
• Reexamination (3rd examination attempt): Winter exam 2024/2025
Tests
Final examination
EKA
H830036202
Name
Final examination
Description
Oral exam with exhibition style group presentation and discussion of a case prepared during the summer school.
The oral exam takes place on the last day of the summer school.
Form of examination
Oral examination
Assessment
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Passport/Drivers license - Birth day
Language
English
Duration
2 students: 15 minutes
3 students: 18 minutes
4 students: 20 minutes
5 students: 22 minutes
ECTS value
5
Additional information
Assessment criteria:
Considering the method of assessment and the current study level, specific emphasis will be put on the extent to which the student´s performance meets the learning objectives as well as to what extent the student masters the general competence objectives mentioned in the currculum, section Aim of Programme, including any professional profile and specialistions, particularly no. 3, 8, 11 and 12 that the course pays special attention to.
The Pass/Fail assessment reflects if the student properly understands the general and discipline specific competencies.
Several students may contribute to the assignment: Yes, a maximum of 5 students. Individual grades will be given.
Reexamination takes place in the same way as the ordinary examination. However, the reexam may be individual if group presentation is not possible.
Timetable for the course
Further information
First lesson takes place: August 5 and ends on August 16
See further information either above or in the calendar function in itslearning.