Course - Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy - MGLU5230
Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy
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About the course
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 usually written in monograph format. The thesis can be submitted individually or as a joint project for two students. If the thesis is submitted as a joint project, a document describing the individual candidate's contribution must be attached. When the Master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a common grade is typically given for the thesis. In rare cases, however, it may be necessary to assess the candidates separately.
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
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Education