Course content

The course uses historical and practical approaches to the exploration of secular and religious philosophy and ethics, and research on, as well as theory of philosophy and ethics didactics. The ethical ways of thinking in different religions and secular worldviews, ethics didactics, philosophical discourse, judgment and the development of critical thinking are included as compulsory topics. In the subject didactic part of the course, analytical ability and practical proficiency are trained through discussing ethical and philosophical questions.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of selected topics within philosophy and ethics
• has advanced knowledge in philosophy and philosophy education, ethics and ethics didactics
• has in-depth knowledge of how KRLE teaching can be adapted to all students' abilities and needs
• has in-depth knowledge of progression in KRLE teaching and pupils' learning

Skills

The student

• can compare and reflect analytically on the relationship between religious and secular theories in ethics and philosophy
• can compare and reflect analytically on the relationship between selected philosophical topics and between selected ethical ways of thinking
• can apply knowledge of philosophy and ethics, philosophy and ethics didactics in planning, implementation and analysis of teaching
• can create and analyze KRLE-relevant teaching material based on philosophy and ethics education
• can analyze and critically relate to national and international research related to ethics and philosophy teaching, and can apply this knowledge in professional practice
• can plan and carry out teaching in the KRLE subject that promotes the pupil's philosophical and ethical ways of thinking

General competence

The student

• can systematically plan, evaluate and revise learning programs in KRLE
• can at an advanced level communicate and communicate about professional issues related to professional practice, and has professional digital competence
• can contribute to development work that promotes academic and pedagogical innovation in schools

Learning methods and activities

The course is organised with regular weekly teaching. Excursions can take place outside regular teaching hours. The teaching methods alternate between lectures, work on assignments individually and in groups, discussions, as well as oral and written student presentations.

Compulsory assignments

• Compulsory activity according to the course description

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed 60 credits in KRLE from cycle 1 and passed 30 credits in KRLE at master's level in KRLE, or equivalent.

Course materials

The complete reading list will be published on Blackboard before the course begins.