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LVUT8094 - Natural Science 1 (5-10) module 2

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio 100/100

Course content

The course Science 1 (module 1 and 2) gives a background in the science and pedagogical content knowledge enabling the students to teach science in primary and lower secondary education. Module 2 deals with among others biology topics of physiology and organisms' building blocks, from genes to organs. In physics the module offers the topics of mechanics, electricity, magnetism and energy. Knowledge on technology and its application are also important topics. Further, the module gives insight into pedagogical content knowledge related to students' conceptions, deep learning and cross-disciplinarity of education for sustainable development and technology.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student has knowledge on

  • misconceptions or pupils' conceptions within relevant topics
  • deep learning in science
  • the contribution of science in education for sustainable development
  • cells and organisms' life process - has knowledge on human and animal physiology
  • forces and movements
  • basic magnetism and electric circuits
  • energy quality and different forms of energy
  • connection between technology and science, how technology can be taught cross-disciplinary, and how this can be done with students

SKILLS

The student can:

  • apply science knowledge in conversation with students about the nature and the phenomena in nature
  • implement strategies in teaching for deep learning, and reflect didactically
  • implement school relevant technology projects from ideas to products, and reflect didactically
  • evaluate technological products and use them as teaching resources

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The student

  • has good insight in own's role and practice as a science teacher
  • has insight in relevant scientific and profession related ethical issues
  • has good insight in the role of science in cross-disciplinary teaching of sustainable development and technology

Learning methods and activities

Science 1 (5-10) Module 2 is a part time study. It is organized in three times three-day seminars. A variety of working methods will be employed. Student active, self study, individual and group works will be important parts of the course. The students are expected to actively use the library or other source of information. Use of ICT-tools within the science topics will be part of development of the students' digital competency. The students will be assessed formatively and summatively. They will get tasks to do in-between the seminars; the kind of tasks related to their own practice as teachers.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory assigntments
  • Obligatory course work according to course description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments:

  • tasks in-between the seminars
  • 70% compulsory presence.

All compulsory assignments must be approved before the student can take the exam. Candidates who risk of not being accepted for exam due to the lack of approved assignments must be warned, cf. study regulations at NTNU.

Exam: Individual portfolio exam.

New/make-up exam will be conducted following the study regulations at NTNU. In case of new exam or retake, the exam form may be changed.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (KNAT1-5-10)

Required previous knowledge

Teacher education or similar, employment in primary, lower or upper secondary school. Referring to the current admission procedures.

Course materials

The course material will be announced at BlackBoard before the semester start.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
NA6024 5.0 AUTUMN 2022
NA6022 3.0 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Further education, lower degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Life Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Department with administrative responsibility
Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Oral examination 100/100 HJELPEMIDD
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Portfolio

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100 INSPERA
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.
Examination

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