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MGLU2107 - Introduction to Social Studies Education Part 2 (1-7)

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 49/100
School exam 51/100 6 hours F

Course content

Social studies 1 part 2 provides an introduction to the social sciences as areas of knowledge and school subjects with relevance for teaching at primary and secondary level.

In the field of democracy and citizenship, emphasis is placed on knowledge and understanding of politics and political processes, democracy and citizenship education with the main emphasis on Norwegian conditions.

On the topic of sustainable future, emphasis is placed on knowledge and understanding of conditions such as landscape, climate, resources and sustainable development.

The course draws some basic lines in Norwegian history and history didactics.

The course thematizes beginner education, the transition to upper secondary school, year and period planning and assessment at the primary level, as well as social studies didactic theory.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

  • Has broad knowledge of key topics, theories and processes in the fields of democracy and citizenship.
  • Has broad knowledge of key topics, concepts and processes related to creating a sustainable future.
  • Has broad knowledge of history didactic theories, central historical periods and social processes in Norwegian history
  • Has broad knowledge of beginner education, the transition to upper secondary school, year and period planning and assessment at the primary level, as well as social studies didactic theory.

SKILLS

  • Can identify connections between the course's thematic areas and explain how they interfere with each other
  • Can connect basic insights from themes in the subject to didactic theory of the social studies in the planning and implementation of teaching.
  • Able to develop and apply academic skills such as critical thinking and argumentation.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

  • Can facilitate that students can reflect independently and critically on issues in social studies based on knowledge and familiarity with different perspectives.
  • Has a reflective and critical perspective on how to create a sustainable future, and specifically sub-themes such as landscape, resource and climate issues.
  • Can connect basic insights in Norwegian history to history didactic theory in the planning and implementation of teaching.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, independent and collaborative work, with and without tutoring. Work with compulsory and other assignments individually and collaboratively. Excursions/city walks.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatoriske arbeidskrav iht. emnebeskrivelsen

Further on evaluation

Mandatory activties Approved assignment (s) and / or test (s) of a written and / or oral nature must be completed, as well as compulsory attendance at selected parts and an introductory session.

It is possible to appeal a grade given on parts of the assessment.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes

Course materials

The final syllabus will be published on Blackboard before the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MGLU3110 15.0 AUTUMN 2018
LGU14002 15.0 AUTUMN 2021
More on the course

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Social Studies
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 51/100 F 2024-11-22 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 26
SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Autumn ORD Assignment 49/100

Release
2024-12-09

Submission
2024-12-16


09:00


09:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS School exam 51/100 F 2025-04-29 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring UTS Assignment 49/100 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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