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MGLU4107

Philosophy as a Discipline and Practice (1-7)

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The course uses thematic and practical approaches to the exploration of philosophy and ethics, and research on, as well as philosophy and ethics didactics research and theory. Ethical ways of thinking, ethics didactics, philosophical discourse, judgment and the development of critical thinking are included as compulsory topics. In the subject didactic part of the course, analytical ability and practical profiiency are trained through discussing ethical and philosophical questions.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has in-depth knowledge of selected topics within philosophy and ethics
  • has advanced knowledge in philosophy and philosophy education, ethics and ethics didactics
  • has in-depth knowledge of how KRLE teaching can be adapted to all students' abilities and needs
  • has in-depth knowledge of progression in KRLE teaching and pupils' learning

Skills

The student

  • can compare and reflect analytically on the relationship between selected philosophical topics and between selected ethical ways of thinking
  • can apply knowledge of philosophy and ethics, philosophy and ethics didactics in planning, implementation and analysis of teaching
  • can create and analyse KRLE-relevant teaching material based on philosophy and ethics education
  • can analyse and critically relate to national and international research related to ethics and philosophy teaching, and can apply this knowledge in professional practice
  • can plan and carry out teaching in the KRLE subject that promotes the pupil's philosophical and ethical ways of thinking

General competence

The student

  • can systematically plan, evaluate and revise teaching materials and teaching plans in KRLE
  • can at an advanced level present and communicate about subject specific issues related to professional practice, and has professional digital competence
  • can contribute to development work that promotes academic and pedagogical innovation in schools

Learning methods and activities

The course is organised with regular weekly teaching. Excursions can take place outside regular teaching hours. The teaching methods alternate between lectures, work on assignments individually and in groups, dialogues, as well as oral and written student presentations.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory activity according to the course description

Further on evaluation

The following activities must be completed in order to take the exam:

Participation in philosophical dialogues. Written reflections related to philosophical dialogues. Oral presentations. Paper related to leading a philosophical dialogue. Detailed requirements and delivery deadlines will be announced at the start of the semester.

The assessment of these works will be graded either passed or not passed.

Exam:

6-hour written school exam and oral exam with individual grade. Oral exam takes place in groups normally consisting of a minimum of two students and a maximum of four students. Division into groups takes place through a lottery. Oral exam is carried out by the group analysing/assessing distributed material within 30 minutes, e.g. a film clip (maximum two minutes), and discussing relevant questions/problems related to the distributed material. There is 15 minutes of preparation time before the oral, where the group is presented with the material that they will analyze in a separate room, before they come in for the oral.

Grading system, A-F.

The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes

Course materials

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

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Grade: Letter grades

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 7 days Exam system Inspera Assessment

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 6 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.
Oral exam
Weighting 50/100 Examination aids Code F Duration 30 minutes