Course - Theory and design - DID3203
DID3203 - Theory and design
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
This course serves as an introduction to the upcoming master's course, aiming to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crafting a scientific project outline based on vocational traditions. It familiarizes students with various vocational knowledge and research traditions, applying a selection of these in their research planning. The project outline acts as preparatory work for the master's thesis in vocational education, emphasizing contextual anchoring within vocational fields, presenting relevant vocational issues, and employing suitable theoretical and methodological frameworks. The course encourages independent and collaborative reading, assessment, and analysis of prior research, theory, and methodological literature.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has
- Advanced understanding the correlation between problem formulation/research questions and the selection of theory and method for the master's thesis
- Profound knowledge of vocational research traditions
- Advanced understanding of the formal requirements for a master's thesis in vocational education and application in individual tasks
Skills
The candidate can
- Locate, read analyze and critically assess relevant research, theory, and methodological literature
- Contextualize discuss and evaluate one's own research project within existing vocational research and practices
- Critically assess and justify choices of theoretical grounding and methodological frameworks
General Competence
The candidate can
- Design a scientific project outline at a master's level
- Conduct ethical research considerations
- Uphold and promote vocational characteristics in individual research work
Learning methods and activities
The course includes lectures and seminars. Seminars involve feedback from peers and instructors.
Compulsory Activities
Participation in compulsory activities individually and in groups is required, including presentations and other compulsory tasks during the sessions.
Compulsory assignments
Completion of three compulsory assignments (oral, digital/multimodal, and written) related to a problem formulation, theoretical grounding, and methodological framework. Approval of these tasks is necessary to be allowed to deliver the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory work according to course description
Further on evaluation
The examination for this course is a written individual semester assignment in the form of a scientific project outline. Grading scale: A-F, with A being the highest grade and F indicating failure.
Recommended previous knowledge
Prior vocational subjects encompassing vocational, pedagogical, and vocational educational perspectives. Completion of all first-semester subjects in the Master's in Education, vocational studies, is recommended before starting this course.
Course materials
Books and articles in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian languages. A reading list will be provided at the beginning of the semester. The reading list also involves self-selected literature relevant to each student's project outline/master's thesis.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU3219 | 3.0 | AUTUMN 2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Pedagogical knowledge
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn UTS Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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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"