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MGLU5230 - Master Thesis in Social Pedagogy

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master thesis 100/100

Course content

Under supervision, the student must plan and carry out independent research work with relevance to pedagogical work in the school. The work on the master's thesis must be based on a project plan that the student has prepared and that is approved in advance. The student can choose whether the research work should include empirical data or only be theoretically based. The master's thesis is the research report where the student documents the work and presents research findings. Through the master's thesis, the student must, based on a chosen research question, show insight into current research, theories and methods.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE:

The student

- has in-depth knowledge of a limited pedagogical subject area

- has in-depth knowledge of the research process, from planning, via implementation and to documentation of an independent research work

SKILLS:

The student:

- can under supervision supervise and carry out a research project in line with current research ethics norms

- can activly find and use research literature and theory that is relevant to conduct research within a limited subject area in pedagogy

- can use relevant research methods to carry out a pedagogical research work / investigate pedagogical issues

- can orientate, and critically relate to different sources of information

GENERAL COMPETENCE:

The student

- can convey an extensive independent research work within the subject area

- can critically assess various research work and their validity and relevance

- can apply insight into special issues related to diversity and inclusion issues, and contribute to the development of a democratic school

Learning methods and activities

Individual work under supervision in groups and / or individually.

Further on evaluation

The master's thesis is normally written in monograph form. The thesis is delivered individually or as a joint project for two students. If the thesis is submitted as joint work, a document describing the individual candidate's contribution must be attached. This will normally involve individual assessment of the candidates

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Passed PEL 1-4 (a total of 60 credits) or equivalent Passed FoU- assignment in the third year of primary school teacher education. Passed 30 credits in social pedagogy in the third year of primary school teacher education. Passed 30 credits in social pedagogy in the fifth year of primary school teacher education.

Course materials

Self-chosen syllabus

More on the course

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Teacher Education
  • Education
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Master thesis 100/100

Release
2023-11-20

Submission
2023-11-27


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Master thesis 100/100

Release
2024-05-21

Submission
2024-05-27


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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.
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