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PPU4603 - Educational theory 3 for ITE 8-13

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination/report
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
RnD Report 1/3
Oral examination 2/3

Course content

The course is part of the professional education courses in the 5-year-integrated master study programmes for teacher education, and the final of three courses in educational theory.

This course will focus on the topic of the teacher in school and the school's role in society, and the student should understand the connections between the teacher's professional practice, the school's practice, and educational policy. Speaking, reading, and writing using professional language will develop the student into an independent teacher. Additionally, the course focuses on critically discussing various theoretical positions, ethical perspectives, and research methods.

Learning methods and activities

The teaching alternates between teaching in major groups, working in seminar classes, and working in smaller groups.

The teaching emphasizes varied forms of work to develop the student's educational knowledge, skills, and general competence. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary studies, through a group-based research and development project with an associated process report. The R&D project thesis is based on social science research methodology and on central topics in the subject PPU4603 Educational Theory. Criteria and literature for this assignment will be given at the beginning of the semester. Mandatory activities will be linked to each assignment, and these activities and assignments will culminate with an oral presentation and an R&D report.

A certification responsibility has been ascribed to NTNU, to ensure that students master key competences for their future profession as teachers for grades 8-13. It is essential that students develop into independent and responsible teachers who are able to cooperate with peer students and future colleagues. Personal effort is important not only for own learning, but also for peers' and colleagues' professional development. A minimum of 75 % attendance is hence required to be allowed to sit the exam in the course. All obligatory activities must be approved before students can sit the exams.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory participation in teaching periods
  • Compulsory work
  • Compulsory papers and activities

Further on evaluation

The assignment can be written in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish.

To obtain an overall passing grade, all individual parts must obtain a passing grade. A student who has not obtained an overall passing grade due to failing one of the partial assessments, needs to sit a new exam only in the failed partial assessment. The same rule applies for resit of a passing grade. The student can file a complaint only when the overall grade for the course has been announced. Provided that the student has accomplished both parts of the course, the student can choose to file a complaint also for individual parts of the overall course grade. There cannot be an appeal against the grade in the oral exam See course schedule and a document describing the R&D-project for a more detailed description of the assessment in the course.

Required previous knowledge

Student is required to pass the exams according to the study plan. The prerequisites must be fulfilled in order to start the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PPU4702 15.0 AUTUMN 2016
PPU4110 15.0 AUTUMN 2016
PPU4410 15.0 AUTUMN 2016
PPU4100 15.0 AUTUMN 2019
PPU4400 15.0 AUTUMN 2019
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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Practical teacher training
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination/report

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Oral examination 2/3 2024-09-26 08:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn UTS RnD Report 1/3 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 2/3

2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06

08:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD RnD Report 1/3

Release
2025-05-26

Submission
2025-05-30


15:00


15:00

INSPERA
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.
Examination

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