IDR507 Master's Thesis

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Primary teacher Education level 5-10, 2-year Master Programme
• Master's 5-Year Programme in Teacher Education, level 5-10

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

The topic of the master¿s thesis should be relevant to schools and the subject of physical education, and may be related to ongoing research at the Faculty of health ¿ and sports science.

Supervision is an essential component in the work with the master¿s thesis. Supervision will ensure that the student is provided with essential knowledge, and implies a necessary quality assurance of the collection and processing of data, and that the process of collection and processing is conducted according to research-ethical guidelines. Supervision is therefore a compulsory part of the course.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the students will:

• Be able to document knowledge and quality assurance of the collection and processing of data used for the master¿s thesis

• Be able to document insight into and understanding of the theoretical foundation as well as the methodology applied in the master¿s thesis

• Be able to explain methodological challenges and scientific problems related to the research they have done

Examination requirements

• Approved participation at tutorials

• Approved and signed contract of supervision

• Passed all other courses in the study programme before the master¿s thesis is submitted

Teaching methods

The work method is individual supervision and compulsory attendance is required for at least 10 tutorials. The students will have supervision as specified in an individual contract of supervision.

Estimated work load is 1200 hours.

It is preferred that students have a PC or Mac available during the course.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

The master¿s thesis can be an individual piece of work or can be carried out in groups of maximum three students. The student(s) receive(s) a graded mark for the submitted thesis, which can be adjusted one mark up or down after an individual oral examination.

During the adjusting oral examination the student will to begin with give a presentation of the master¿s thesis and then participates in a dialogue about the thesis with the examiner(s). The adjusting oral examination will usually take about an hour; 20-30 minutes presentation and 30-40 minutes dialogue included.

For details please see the faculty¿s master¿s handbook.