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DID3503

Science in school

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New from the academic year 2020/2021

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2020
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

This course aims at in-depth knowledge on how school-science is situated and managed in the Norwegian school context. In-depth understanding of the historical and current status of school-science in the Norwegian school system and the position of the subject in international contexts. The course will enhance the students’ knowledge on pupils’ understanding and development and their attitudes and interests. Different assessment formats in school-science will be treated in this course. How school-science relates to societal issues such as working life and sustainable development will be discussed.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE
The student
- has in-depth knowledge on the status and history of school-science in Norwegian and international school contexts
- has knowledge on and can discuss different motivations for science as school subject
- has advanced knowledge on managing documents
- has in-depth knowledge on learning resources in science
- has in-depth knowledge on pupils’ attitudes towards and interests in science
- has in-depth knowledge on language and communication in science
- has in-depth knowledge on education for sustainable development
SKILLS
The student
- can analyse international evaluations of school-science
- can use and motivate various ways of assessment
- can discuss and use cultural aspects and inter-cultural understanding in science education
- can develop and execute science education on socio scientific issues
- can use different strategies for process pupils’ misconceptions
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The student
- can justify science as one of the broad educational aims
- can discuss values, attitudes and responsibilities as part of school-science

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars, student presentations

Compulsory assignments

  • Oral presentation and written essay

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments
Essay and presentation

Examination
Paper (essay)

Course materials

Course material will mainly be journal papers or book chapters in Norwegian or English. List will be available prior to course start.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
EDU3020 7.5 sp
MGLU4211 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Pedagogical knowledge
  • Life Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2020-11-25
Submission 2020-12-09
Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2021

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment