Course - Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy - MGLU5230
MGLU5230 - Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
Under supervision, the student must plan and carry out independent research work with relevance to pedagogical work in the school. The work on the master's thesis must be based on a project plan that the student has prepared and that is approved in advance. 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 research findings. Through the master's thesis, the student must, based on a chosen research question, show insight into current research, theories and methods.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
The student
- has in-depth knowledge of a limited pedagogical subject area
- has in-depth knowledge of the research process, from planning, via implementation and to documentation of an independent research work
SKILLS:
The student:
- can under supervision supervise and carry out a research project in line with current research ethics norms
- can activly find and use research literature and theory that is relevant to conduct research within a limited subject area in pedagogy
- can use relevant research methods to carry out a pedagogical research work / investigate pedagogical issues
- can orientate, and critically relate to different sources of information
GENERAL COMPETENCE:
The student
- can convey an extensive independent research work within the subject area
- can critically assess various research work and their validity and relevance
- can apply insight into special issues related to diversity and inclusion issues, and contribute to the development of a democratic school
Learning methods and activities
Individual work under supervision in groups and / or individually.
Further on evaluation
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
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 30 credits in social pedagogy in the fifth year of primary school teacher education.
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 social pedagogy in the third year of primary school teacher education. Completed 30 credits in social pedagogy 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: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Teacher Education
- Education
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Release
2024-11-18Submission
2024-11-25
09:00
INSPERA
09:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master 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"