Course - Religion and ethics in society and school (1-7) - MGLU2108
MGLU2108 - Religion and ethics in society and school (1-7)
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 6 hours | E |
Course content
The course is based on a systematic, relevant and practical approach to the study of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, neo-religious movements as well as secular worldviews and ethics. The course focuses both on CREE as a programme subject and on didactic approaches in the school subject. The students shall become familiar with key research in the subjects didactics and relevant topics. In connection with the teaching practice, there will be a particular focus on classroom management and the development of a tolerant learning and classroom culture. Tasks in connection with the teaching practice shall promote the evaluation of teaching aids and ethical aspect of teaching in CREE. The amount of curriculum and teaching related to Christianity and other KRLE-topics will be similar to the amount devoted to the different topics in school curricula.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has knowledge of and is familiar with the use of texts, narratives, festivals, teachings, rituals and other practices, ethics and esthetics in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and neo-religious movements.
- has knowledge of a range of Christian denominations and the history of Christianity with emphasis on the period up to the reformation and the work on historical subjects at school
- has knowledge of and is familiar with the use of texts, narratives, ethics and aesthetics in Christianity, including Christian Sami narratives and aesthetics.
- has knowledge of and is familiar with the use of narratives, festivals, rituals and other practices as well as ethics in secular worldviews.
- has knowledge of human rights, The ILO Convention on indigenous peoples and tribal peoples in independent countries and the rights of children and the discussions on their different consequences for teaching in CREE..
- has knowledge of basic ethics and the role of basic ethics as a background for understanding ethical and moral dilemmas - has knowledge of didactic challenges that are unique to the subject
Skills
The student
- is capable of using a variety of work methods that integrate initial education with the basic skills
- is capable of applying basic ethical theories to professional ethics topics and pupil-oriented fields of ethics
- is capable of identifying and dealing with challenges linked to how the school and the pupils address life stance diversity and ethical diversity
- is capable of identifying and dealing with challenges linked to how the school and the pupils address crises in society and conflicts
- is capable of cooperating with pupils, colleagues, parents/guardians and participants in the local community
General competence
The student
- is capable of discussing the significance of religion and life stances to the individual and society as a whole
- is capable of explaining and taking a stance on ethical issues that apply to the school and pupils
Learning methods and activities
Teaching methods will include weekly in-class lessons, working with tasks both individually and in groups, discussions, and student presentations. Excursions are part of mandatory activities which may take place outside regular lessons. Deadlines for mandatory assignments are announced at the beginning of the course. Both written and oral assignments and other activities in the course are based on the learning outcomes of the course.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
The following activities must be completed in order to take the exam:
- Participation in two excursions (Hindu temple, Buddhist temple).
- Reflection-log related to the excursions to a Hindu and a Buddhist temple.
- Planning and carrying out visits at two Christian denominations and presenting these denominations to fellow students through a systematic comparison (group).
- Planning and carrying out an excursion for fellow students focusing on Christian esthetics and participation in and evaluation of excursions carried out by fellow students (group).
- One digital test (individually).
The assessment of these works will be graded either passed or not passed. Candidates who risk not being allowed to take the exam, shall get a warning, according to Academic Regulations. (https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2015-12-08-1449 )
Exam: Written examination (6 hrs., individually) Grading system A-F.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
KRLE 1 (1-7) module 1 (15 sp) or equivalent.
Course materials
The complete reading list will be published on Blackboard before the course begins.
No
Version: A
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Teacher Education
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-11-29 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 20 - Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-31 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL430 Sluppenvegen 14 3
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"