Course - Knowledge, Learning and Education in Teacher Profession - YFL1000
Knowledge, Learning and Education in Teacher Profession
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About the course
Course content
The course is based on the school's and vocational education and trainings’ social mandate, the knowledge and ethical basis for the vocational teacher's practice and what it can mean for the development of teacher professionalism. The course provides an introduction to different views on knowledge, learning and education (Bildung) in a professional and societal perspective and what significance it can have for children and young people's learning conditions. The student gets practice in reflecting critically on their own role as a vocational teacher and becoming aware of the school's significance for the development of a democratic and diverse society. The course will help to develop the understanding of the relationship between theory and practice. The students' own experiences and expectations are central to the course.
Learning outcome
Skills
The student
- can reflect on and express himself on various issues related to knowledge, learning and education
- can participate in professional conversations and conduct professional reasoning about vocational pedagogical and vocational didactical practice
- can reflect on didactic issues in light of the school's values and societal mandate
- can identify ethical issues related to practice
- can reflect on children and young people's learning conditions in education
General competence
The student
- can discuss ethical issues related to the teaching profession
- can analyze and be critical of research in order to apply this knowledge in the development of one's own professional practice
- can process and convey the subject matter of the course in an independent manner
Learning methods and activities
Learning methods and activities
In the teaching, emphasis is placed on varied forms of work, where the students are especially trained in conversation about and critically reflecting on pedagogical as well as vocational didactical issues. Parts of the teaching will be campus based, while a significant part of the course activity also will be in a digital space in collaboration between students.
Compulsory assignments
- Group assignments
- Reflection work in groups
- Compulsory particitpation in teaching 80%
Further on evaluation
Assesment:
A digital folder consists of
- 3 processed group resources
- a written or digital description of the group’s work through the semester
The folder shall contain one resource from each of the core themes: knowledge, learning and education [buildung]. These are processed after a response from the course teachers. The digital folder shall contain one written, one digital (film, podcast, presentation), and one module of choice to communicate the group’s acquired knowledge and skills acquired through the semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Group assignments
- Reflection work in groups
- Compulsory participation in teaching 80%
Mandatory assignments are assessed with approved/not approved.
Assessment form: Group exam, folder submission of chosen works
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Vocational Teacher Education (BYRK)
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| YFL4300 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| LÆR1000 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Education
- Practical teacher training