Course - Master Thesis in Special Education - MGLU5227
MGLU5227 - Master Thesis in Special Education
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master's thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
The student must plan and carry out independent research work relevant to the special education subject area. The work on the master's thesis is based on a project plan that the student has prepared and approved in advance in the 9th semester. The student can choose whether the research work should include empirical data or only be theoretically based. The master's thesis is the research report where the student documents the work and presents his research findings. Through the master's thesis, the student must, on the basis of the chosen research question, show insight into current research, theories and research methods. The master's thesis is written under supervision.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has specialized knowledge within a limited subject area in special education
- has in-depth knowledge of the research process, from planning, through implementation and to documentation of an independent research work
Skills
The student
- can, under supervision, design and carry out a research project in line with current research ethics norms
- can familiarize himself with research literature and theory that is relevant to conducting research within a limited area in special education
- can use relevant research methods to be able to conduct research in an independent manner
- can find out and relate critically to various sources of information
General competence
The student
- can disseminate extensive independent research work within the subject area
- can critically evaluate various research work and their validity and relevance
- can apply insight from a selected, specialized subject area with relevance to special education, and contribute to the development of special education practice in the school
Learning methods and activities
Own work under supervision in groups and / or individually.
Further on evaluation
Written master's thesis. The master's thesis is normally written in monograph form. The thesis is delivered individually or as a joint project for two students. If the thesis is submitted as joint work, a document describing the individual candidate's contribution must be attached. This will normally involve individual assessment of the candidates.
Grade scale: A-F
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed courses of a scope of 30 credits at master's level in special education in the fifth year of primary school teacher education or equivalent, including passing the course Science Theory and Method or equivalent courses.
Required previous knowledge
Passed PEL 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a total of 60 credits) or equivalent. Passed FoU- assignment in the third year of primary school teacher education. Passed 30 credits in special education in the third year of primary school teacher education. Completed 30 credits in special education in the fifth year of primary school teacher education. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.
Course materials
Self-chosen syllabus
No
Version: A
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Teacher Education
- Special Education
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master's thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master's thesis
100/100
Release
2024-11-18Submission
2024-11-25
09:00
INSPERA
09:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master's thesis
100/100
Release
2025-05-19Submission
2025-05-26
09:00
INSPERA
09:00 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"