Course content

The course will be offered at irregular intervals and will deal with specific issues and methods which, for various reasons, are particularly relevant within teaching profession and school research.

Theme, approach and course coordinator may vary. A separate course description will be created for each time a specific theme is offered within the framework of this course code. The course may take place in autumn and/or spring, but only after special announcement. Participants in the course are required to write an individual assignment related to the specific course theme, which they also can relate to their own PhD project. The students may be required/expected to make use of their own empirical material in the coursework or individual assignment.

Learning outcome

The candidate has the following knowledge:

• Can contribute to development of new knowledge of the course theme and research state of the art.

The candidate has the following skills:

• The candidate can formulate problems and handle complex academic questions, based on current topics.

The candidate has the following general competence:

• The candidate can carry out own research with professional integrity, and in addition have an independent and critical view on one's own and others' research.

Learning methods and activities

The course will be based on lectures, seminars, and discussions, but other activities and methods of learning may be relevant. The course will be taught in a Nordic language or in English.

Compulsory activities

Seminar attendance, presentations and active participation in discussions are required to pass the course.

Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.

Compulsory assignments

• Attendance 80%
• Participation: presentations and discussions

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Master's Degree or equivalent. PhD students are prioritized for admission.

Admission restrictions*: The course is limited to a maximum of 25 students, where 6 spots are reserved for applicants from other institutions affiliated with NorTED (www.nor-ted.com). If there are less than 5 applicants, the Department of Teacher Education reserves the right to cancel the course.

* Applicants will be ranked based on the following criteria and deadline for applications can be found on our web page: https://www.ntnu.edu/ilu/phd-courses

Course materials

Will be announced at course start.