Course - Theories of Science and Research Methodology - DID3001
DID3001 - Theories of Science and Research Methodology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 3 days |
Course content
The emphasis in the course is on knowledge about and understanding of theories of science, history of science and philosophy of science, methodology, data generation and analysis. The course will prepare the students for working on their master thesis by providing a deeper insight into epistemology, traditions in theory of science (theoretically and methodologically) and characteristics of scientific work. The course will also prepare the students for reading, understanding and reflecting on different types of research literature. It invites the students to learn about and reflect on the relationship between research, researchers, disciplines and society in an overarching perspective. It also provides tools for analysing data material in the students master theses and helps them to position their projects in relation to theory of science. Furthermore, the course invites to developing the students insight into research ethics and their understanding of the relationship between epistemology, methodology, and research methods.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate
- has in-depth knowledge about central developmental traits and controversies in the history of theory of science
- has relevant knowledge about different research traditions and research paradigms
- has knowledge about fundamental reasoning and proceedings within different methodological approaches
- has relevant knowledge about the use of concepts within different methodological traditions
Skills
The candidate
- can discuss and reflect on different aspects of research traditions and scientific paradigms
- can identify and discuss the relationship between theory of science and research methods
- can critically evaluate and interpret research results against use of methods
- can reflect independently on different ethical questions relating to research
General competence
The candidate
- can analyse and assess the relationship between empirical knowledge and theoretical and methodological research questions - both on a theoretical and practical level.
- can carry out in-depth assessment of scientific insecurity, limitations and possibilities related to the use of different research methods
- can assess research ethics in their own and others research
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, workshops, text seminars, independent work, and group work.
Compulsory work
3-5 reflection texts and 1 text about research project
During the course the students are going to write 3-5 short texts where they reflect on central concepts and perspectives within theory of science and research methodology. They will also submit a text presenting ideas for their master project emphasising possible ethical challenges related to their research.
Compulsory activities must be approved in order to deliver the home exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Written tasks
Further on evaluation
Individual home exam Length: 3 days
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed the courses from the first semester on one of the programme options in Master of Education.
Course materials
The curriculum consists of books and articles in Scandinavian and English. The curriculum will be available at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMN15004 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| LMN55004 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| LMM15005 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| LMM55005 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| EDU3123 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| EDU3122 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| EDU3121 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| SKOLE6244 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| SKOLE6214 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2020 | |
| SKOLE6224 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2020 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Pedagogical knowledge
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
UTS
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-11-28Submission
2023-11-30
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-05-29Submission
2024-05-31
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"