REL123 Didactics of Religion part 1, one subject only.

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

Teaching language

Norewgian

Course contents

The course is one part of the advanced education level 8-13 "Vocational subject", which consists of Religious didactics in two topics, pedagogy and praxis.

The course in Religious didactics is subdivided into three main areas:

The school's position in society and the subject's place in education

Pupil knowledge and the role of the teacher

Teaching and learning

The school's position in society and the subject's place in education deals with the distinctiveness of the subject of KRLE, its development and legitimization as a school subject, curriculum and other official documents. Central here is also the subject's role in the multicultural school.

Pupil knowledge and the role of the teacher focus on the role of the KRLE teacher, including professional ethics and parent-school cooperation. The course also deals with youth culture and the diversity of the pupils' abilities. Practical- pedagogical skills in classroom management, communication and good learning environments are also central.

Teaching and learning treats didactic theories, work methods, learning strategies and teaching materials. Based on the students' knowledge of KRLE and insight into the subject's didactics, the course will furthermore focus on didactic reflection and practical rehearsal in the form of planning, implementation, adjustment and assessment of the teaching of KRLE in lower secondary school.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course the student shall have acquired

Knowledge

• knowledge about the history and characteristics of didactics of KRLE

• knowledge about KRLE in the National Curriculum and other legal documents

• knowledge about the diversity of the pupils' abilities to facilitate learning

• knowledge about the multicultural society with emphasis on youth culture

• knowledge about the role of the KRLE teacher and professional ethics

• knowledge about the scientific thought and method of religion as a subject

• knowledge about the various phases of the research process

Skills

• the ability to legitimate and give reasons for KRLE as a school subject

• the ability to use and develop his/her own competence in a way that promotes learning in all aspects of the subject

• the ability to use and give reasons for various teaching methods

• the ability to use and evaluate various teaching materials

• the ability to plan, implement, adapt, document and assess teaching of KRLE

• the ability to plan and prepare a research design with a problem that is open to research, method and plans for data collection

• the ability to supervise pupils in scientific R&D work

General competence

• Have a reflected attitude to basic ethical values, both professionally and in society

• Competence at research ethics

Examination requirements

• The practice period must be assessed as a pass

• Compulsory attendance requirement (80%) must be met

• Compulsory attendance requirement at the pre-course must be met

• Participation in various plenary gatherings and at supervision

• Pass on an interdisciplinary assignment in pedagogy and didactics

Teaching methods

The teaching will be characterized by a variety of work methods, and may be in the form of lectures, practice and supervision, excursions, conversations, reflection, interviews, presentations, preparation of teaching plans and practical tasks. Practical testing of various work forms related to religion and the role of the teacher will be central.

In addition to the teaching, students are expected to work with tasks both individually and in groups. A considerable part of the students¿ learning and development will depend on individual efforts.

As the course is a part of the practical-pedagogical education, the students¿ actual participation in practical tasks is a necessary part of the teaching. Compulsory attendance will then be required.

The students will do an interdisciplinary assignment with pedagogics.

The student shall during the semester plan a research project and prepare a written plan for the implementation of the R&D work. The plan must contain a problem, specification of relevant theory, as well as method and plans for data collection.

Six weeks of practice placement, primarily in lower secondary school.

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

4-hour written individual examination (counts 70%)

Individual written examination (research design) (counts 30%).

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
KR-112 – Subject didactics in religion, faith, philosophy and ethics	15
REL422 – Specialization assignment for one-subject students - Religion	7.5