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MGLU5502 - Theories of Science and Research Methodology 5-10 (Norwegian L1 Education)

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

Insight into the theory of science and method is fundamental for understanding, assessing, problematizing and conducting Norwegian didactic research yourself. Norwegian didactic research draws perspectives and approaches from a wide range of subject and research traditions, and this course opens up an opportunity for different types of Norwegian didactic master's theses and prepares candidates for independent work with these. The course involves thinking about and including relevant theory of science, history, philosophy and sociology, and emphasizes the connection between ontology, epistemology, methodology and method. This enables the candidate to make reasoned choices of specific approaches in their own master's projects. The course further contributes with knowledge of the relationship between research, researchers, disciplines and society, and develops the candidates' critical and research ethics sense. The course consists of one common part, and one more specialized part that provides space for in-depth study of relevant methodological topics related to the candidate's own research interests.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The Candidate

  • has in-depth knowledge of key development features and discussions in the history of science
  • has in-depth knowledge of various research traditions and scientific theoretical, philosophical, historical and sociological perspectives concerning the Norwegian subject
  • has advanced knowledge of basic methodological reasoning and procedures in Norwegian didactic research
  • has advanced knowledge of concepts and the use of concepts within various research fields and traditions
  • has in-depth knowledge of relevant research ethics issues, principles and guidelines

Skills

The Candidate

  • can discuss and reflect on various aspects of research traditions and science paradigms that are relevant in Norwegian research
  • can identify and discuss connections between theory of science and method in Norwegian academic research
  • can understand, evaluate and problematize own and others' research
  • can assess, select and justify relevant methodological approaches in own master's project

General competence

The candidate

  • can apply theoretical and methodological insights in new areas
  • can assess limitations and possibilities of different methods, in research and profession
  • can reflect on ethical issues in research and profession

Learning methods and activities

Lecture, seminar, individual work, group work.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatory course work according to course description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory activities and work requirements: Oral presentations and seminar participation in response to fellow students' presentations.

All compulsory activities must be approved before the student can sit for the exam.

Exam: Individual home examination over 3 days. Assessment: Pass / fail

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

The student must have passed Norwegian 1 and completed Norwegian 2 to be able to start courses in cycle 2. Passing is understood as the student having completed and passed the exam in the course. Completed is understood as that all compulsory work requirements in the course have been approved, in other words that the student is ready for the exam.

Course materials

The syllabus consists of books and articles in Scandinavian and English. It will be posted on Blackboard before the start of studies.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MGLU5201 15.0 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Old Norse
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-12-02

Submission
2024-12-05


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Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
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  • * 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.
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