Course - Philosophy as a Discipline and Practice (1-7) - MGLU4107
Philosophy as a Discipline and Practice (1-7)
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
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed 60 credits in KRLE from cycle 1 and passed 15 credits in KRLE at master's level in KRLE, or equivalent.
Course materials
The complete reading list will be published on Blackboard before the course begins.
Subject areas
- Teacher Education