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LÆR1000

Knowledge, Learning and Education in Teacher Profession

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Individual assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides a historical and philosophical introduction to key pedagogical issues and invites professional discussion and thinking with an emphasis on these perspectives. The introduction includes:

  • different views on knowledge, learning and 'Bildung' in a professional and societal perspective.
  • practice in reflecting critically on your own role as a teacher
  • becoming aware of the importance of schools for the development of a democratic and diverse society

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes

Knowledge of

The candidate has knowledge of

- learning and learning strategies adapted to students

- students' cognitive and physical development

- key principles that promote inclusive education

- the Norwegian school in the light of Christian tradition and secularization

- how practical, creative and aesthetic learning processes can be understood in light of the themes of knowledge, learning and Bildung

- have knowledge of current legislation and plans for basic education

- theory of knowledge and science

- different perspectives on knowledge, learning and education

Skills and abilities

The candidate can

- justify, communicate and use documents on human rights and children's rights

- apply academic concepts and justify their didactic choices in theory about learning and teaching

- reflect on, account for and discuss Norwegian and Sami school history and the importance of schools in a democratic society and in a globalized world

- apply knowledge of the theory of science

- discuss educational issues in the light of historical and philosophical perspectives

General competence

The candidate can

- plan, implement and evaluate teaching for students based on existing framework factors and current frameworks

- practice academic thinking, communication, reading and writing of academic texts

Learning methods and activities

The teaching methods vary between student-active seminars, individual and group work. Emphasis is placed on varied forms of work, where students in particular are trained to discuss and critically reflect on pedagogical issues.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignmennst according til course description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments:

  • Compulsory attendance in class, 75%
  • Mandatory work requirements, more detailed specifications are given at the start of the semester

Mandatory assignments are assessed with approved/not approved. The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.

Specific conditions

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PPU4410 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
PPU4601 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
PPU4110 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
LGU11001 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
LGU51001 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
LGU51012 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
MGLU1112 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
MGLU1512 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
PPU4000 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
YFL4300 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
YFL1000 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
PPU1000 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
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

  • Teacher Education
  • Education
  • Practical teacher training

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Individual assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Individual assignment
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2025-12-15
Submission 2025-12-17
Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00
Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Individual assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment