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MGLU5108 - Chemistry in primary school (1-7)

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Practical exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Practical exam 100/100 40 minutes

Course content

The course builds on chemistry knowledge from the courses Naturfag 1 and Naturfag 2 and will make the student capable to plan science teaching to increase pupils' understanding in chemistry. The course is informed by relevant research in chemistry didactics in a primary school context, and shall prepare the student to find, evaluate and apply such research in teaching. The course also trains students in organizing and maintaining equipment and chemicals for science classrooms.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

  • has insight into research based learning progressions within primary level chemistry
  • has insight into research pedagogical content knowledge and scientific practices in chemistry relevant for primary school and can apply it in science teaching
  • has in-depth knowledge on proper organisation and maintenance of chemistry equipment and chemicals in science classrooms

SKILLS

The student

  • can find, evaluate and apply artefacts and locations to provide rich experiences with chemistry topics for pupils at the primary level
  • can plan for science teaching that supports understanding in chemistry for pupils at the primary level
  • can apply pedagogical content knowledge and scientific practices relevant in a primary school context in planning science teaching
  • can compute, prepare, label and evaluate the risks associated with solutions of chemicals for the science classroom
  • can locate, organize and apply chemistry equipment and chemicals for science teaching

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

  • can find, evaluate and refer to research on pedagogical content knowledge relevant for teaching chemistry at the primary level, and apply it in science teaching

Learning methods and activities

  • Lectures
  • Practical work
  • Individual work

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assessments according to the subject description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory work requirement :

  • assignments

Exam:

The exam is a combination of an oral and practical exam. The format is approximately 40 minutes with both practical work and conversation.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

Passed "Naturfag 1" and "Naturfag 2" (a total of 60 credits) or similar.

Course materials

Books and journal papers in Norwegian or English.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Practical exam (1) 100/100

2024-12-04 - 2024-12-06

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Practical exam 100/100
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.
  • 1) Individual time for the oral exam will be published later in Blackboard.
Examination

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