PED528 Education and professional theory
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Aslaug Kristiansen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's programme in Education
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Social changes constantly imply new challenges to pedagogical work both in the private and in the public sector. The changes must be met by a pedagogical expertise which is knowledge-based, analytical, critical, creative, and with the ability to take part in interdisciplinary and virtual professional collaboration. The focus will be placed on the practical part of pedagogical activity in various professional contexts. Particular attention is paid to pedagogical supervision as a subject area and as practice.
In the light of professional theory, the focus will be placed on the characteristics of pedagogical specialist knowledge, on identity and problems related to professional ethics.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student shall
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Be able to identify and critically discuss central pedagogical terms and issues within the disciplines professional theory, supervision and ethics
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Be familiar with different approaches to theory and practice – with corresponding implications for the design of pedagogical work and supervision
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Be able to identify and map the need for pedagogical development and supervision, as well as articulate implicit ethical problems
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Be able to identify and describe quality in pedagogical work in various professional contexts
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Be able to discuss the function of didactics within pedagogical professional knowledge
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Be able to see new possibilities and connections for the practice of pedagogical expertise in a future job market
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Be able to present and communicate professional expertise in interdisciplinary professional settings and to the public in general
Examination requirements
The following must be approved:
A group assignment with an oral presentation
An individual reflection paper
Teaching methods
Lectures, student-active seminars.
The workload is estimated at approximately 400 hours.
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
6-8 pages individual scientific paper. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| PED416 – Professional Theory and Education as Profession | 15 |