Course - Arts and crafts in context - MGLU4213
Arts and crafts in context
About
About the course
Course content
This course highlights contemporary theories and concepts within the field of arts and crafts, linking them to teaching practices, disciplinary traditions, and research. Through a broad theoretical approach, the course explores the opportunities the subject offers for pupils, teachers, and school leadership across diverse contexts and within interdisciplinary perspectives. It presents a historical and political backdrop for the subject of arts and crafts and for the teacher’s professional practice, and may provide a foundation for a deeper subject-didactic understanding. Through critical reflection and dialogue, the course seeks to contribute to a solid foundation for the exercise of the teaching profession and to strengthen the arguments for the position of arts and crafts in schools and society.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has broad knowledge of various art and craft practices in a variety of contexts
- has in-depth knowledge of art and craft didactics as subject, research and professional fields
- has knowledge art and craft issues based on the subject's history, traditions, uniqueness and place in society
- has broad knowledge of theoretical perspectives on the interdisciplinary practical-aesthetic field
Skills
The student
- can reflect independently and critically on various ideas about art and craft teaching and learning, as well as analyze and discuss art and craft didactic issues
- can analyze current theories within the field and work independently with practical and theoretical problem solving
- can reflect on diversity and different ethical perspectives in the aesthetic field
General competence
The student
- has an understanding of and is able to critically assess connections between traditions and ideologies in art and craft educational practice
- can contribute to innovation processes within the subject
- can communicate with different target groups about issues, analyzes and conclusions within the interdisciplinary practical-aesthetic field
Learning methods and activities
The learning methods in the course encompass both theoretical and practical dimensions. To achieve a deeper understanding of the topics addressed, theory and practice are integrated through action, dialogue, and critical reflection.
Course activities include lectures, workshops, excursions, supervision, and peer feedback. The teaching is consistently characterized by a high degree of student-active learning.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsory assignments according to course description
Further on evaluation
Mandatory Activities
- A written colloquium report.
- Group presentation.
- Mandatory attendance is outlined in the semester plan.
Guidelines for both assignments will be provided by the course coordinator at the start of the course. Mandatory assignments are assessed as approved/not approved. All mandatory assignments must be approved before you can sit for the exam.
Mandatory attendance is outlined in the semester plan. In case of absence from mandatory study participation, a compensatory assignment may be given.
The students can be assessed, required to take part in coursework and required to attend teaching related to interdisciplinary topics
Assessment and examination
The exam takes the form of a semester assignment, and it includes both a written and a practical component. The assignment will be graded passed or failed.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) may be used as a support tool, for example for idea development and structuring, but its use must be clearly described in the submission. Text, images, or other content generated by AI must not be used directly in the submission, but should be critically incorporated into the student's own independent work.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
Candidate must have successfully passed Arts and Crafts 1 and completed Arts and Crafts 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. Passing is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.
Course materials
The final syllabus will be published on Canvas at the start of the study.
Subject areas
- Teacher Education