Course - Vocational educational research and specialisation - DID3202
DID3202 - Vocational educational research and specialisation
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | HJELPEMIDD |
Course content
Based on vocational practice, relevant theories and current research, the course will contribute to the students acquiring in-depth knowledge of the vocational research field. Students should contribute to innovation within vocational training in schools and businesses based on vocational and teaching practices.
Students should be able to discuss challenges and opportunities in vocational practice, research and theories through analysis of professional issues, as well as discuss the place of vocational subjects in society. Furthermore, students should be able to assess the quality of various sources of information and critically analyse the content. Students should acquire digital skills, including literature searches and referencing, and should be able to use various multimodal and digital forms of representation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has
- Advanced knowledge of vocational practices in their own and others’ subject areas
- Advanced knowledge of vocational training in school and business
- In-depth knowledge of relevant theories and current research in the vocational field
- In-depth knowledge of relevant subject and vocational educational issues based on the traditions, characteristics and place of the vocational subjects in society
Skills
The candidate can
- Critically relate to and assess various sources of information
- Formulate professional arguments and discuss vocational educational issues
- Use multimodal and digital forms of representation for communication of vocational educational work
- Use digital tools for systematic work with development of their own teaching and documentation
- Carry out their own literature searches and use referencing in scientific texts
General competence
The candidate can
- Identify and analyse current vocational and professional ethical issues
- Communicate and apply their knowledge and skills to contribute to professional development and innovation within vocational training in school and business
- Actively participate in democratic group processes and contribute to a learning environment characterised by mutual respect, equality and interaction
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminars and work individually/in groups. Fixed basic groups are organised at the beginning of the semester. The course is based on practical experiences from vocational work and teaching. This forms the basis for tasks, presentations, discussions and reflections.
Mandatory activities
Participation in mandatory activities on and between seminars, both individually and in groups. The implementation of presentations and other mandatory activities/mandatory assignments requires attendance at the collections.
Mandatory assignments
Three mandatory assignments (oral, digital, multimodal, practical). Mandatory assignments are assessed as approved/not approved and must be accepted for students to be allowed to take the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory work according to course description
Further on evaluation
The examination at this course is oral exam in a group. The exam is based on group processes, group tasks and presentations made in a group and in plenary during the semester.
The exam is assessed as passed/not passed. Each student in the group will receive an individual assessment. If the exam is postponed, the exam form can be changed to an individual oral exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
Vocational subjects (e.g. admission requirements) that include vocational and pedagogical perspectives.
Course materials
Books and articles in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian languages. The syllabus will be available at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU3216 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| YR6007 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| YR6009 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Pedagogical knowledge
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 HJELPEMIDD
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100 HJELPEMIDD
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"