Examination arrangement

Course content

The master's thesis is an independent research or development work that is suitable for strengthening one's own and others' capacity in work with inclusive practice and special pedagogy in school.

The master's thesis must demonstrate the ability to design, initiate and carry out research or development work with clear relevance for the social pedagogical or special pedagogical subject areas. Furthermore, the thesis must document competence in documenting, analyzing and discussing a data material in the light of theoretical perspectives in education for social justice or special needs education. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the learning process in order to strengthen one's own competence as a teacher.

In line with the study program's emphasis on collegial collaboration, it will be possible to develop master's projects in collaboration with other students, in addition to designing individual projects.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• can use theories and perspectives in special needs education and education for social justice analytically

Skills

The student

• can identify and investigate pedagogical issues, including carrying out an independent research project under supervision and in line with good research ethics
• can assess and defend methodological appropriateness

General competence

The student

• can initiate and carry out research and development work to promote social justice in schools
• can contribute to pedagogical innovation and the development of inclusive practices in teaching

Learning methods and activities

The course is completed with four physical sessions. Forms of learning: Student presentations, supervision and workshops with good opportunities for participant activity, reflections, discussions in small groups and in plenary, exercises, and supervision related to written work. There will be digital supervision between the physical sessions.

Compulsory assignments

• Participatoin in 3 out of 4 sessions
• Participation in supervision of the master thesis work

Further on evaluation

The thesis is graded pass or fail. The grade pass is awarded to a thesis that demonstrates that the candidate masters the knowledges, skills and general competencies of the subject. The master thesis must demonstrate how experience based knowledge has been developed through the project.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

SKOLE6150 The teacher as an agent for inclusion in schools

SKOLE6151 Research and development in education

SKOLE6252 Equity, diversity and inclusion in education OR SKOLE6250 Special needs education for inclusion and equality

SKOLE6253 The teacher in education for social justice OR SKOLE6251 Special needs education in the ordinary classroom