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MGLU2508 - Religion and ethics in society and school (5-10)

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 program subject and on didactic approaches in the school subject. The students shall become familiar with key research in the subject's didactics and relevant topics. In connection with 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 teaching practice shall promote the evaluation of teaching aids and ethical aspect of teaching in CREE. The weighting of Christianity and other areas of CREE are similar to the weighting of the school's curriculum.

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 after the reformation, including the religious and life view history of the Sami people and of national minorities and the work on historical subjects at school
  • has knowledge of and is familiar with the use of texts, narratives, ethics, and esthetics 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 2 excursions (Hindu temple, Buddhist temple).
  • Reflection-log related to the excursions to a Hindu and a Buddhist temple.
  • Planning and carrying out visits at 2 Christian denominations and presenting these denominations to fellow students through a systematic comparison (group presentation)
  • 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 evaluation)
  • 1 digital test (individual)

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 hours, individual). Grading system A-F.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes

Course materials

The complete reading list will be published on Blackboard before the course begins.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Timetable

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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
Room Building Number of candidates
SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 16
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-31 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL430 Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * 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.
Examination

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