Course - Subject, profession and knowledge development in physical education - MGLU4220
Subject, profession and knowledge development in physical education
About
About the course
Course content
The course will enable students to apply knowledge to develop the subject and the teaching profession of physical education. This involves acquiring theory and reflecting on experiences that are relevant in the subject and the profession. The students must be able to familiarize themselves with current didactic issues, as well as be able to discuss and formulate possible solutions to these. The students must also summarize the knowledge and see it in the light of current governing documents that relate to the physical education subject. The course provides a practical approach to different ways of acquiring knowledge, with a special focus on observation in the physical education subject.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student:
- has advanced knowledge of ethical aspects of the profession and the subject of physical education.
- has in-depth knowledge of ways of acquiring knowledge, as a basis for change in the profession and the subject of physical education.
- has in-depth knowledge of how observation can be used to promote didactic issues.
Skills
The student:
- can critically apply research-based professionally oriented knowledge in Physical education to explore new problem areas.
- can analyze and relate critically to national and international research and apply this knowledge in professional practice.
General competence
The student:
- can analyze and assess relevant professional and ethical issues and contribute to the development of professional community at the individual school.
- can contribute to development work that promotes academic and pedagogical innovation in schools.
Learning methods and activities
Seminars, workshops, work in groups, individual work, lectures, exercises in observation, practical activity in different learning environments.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
Compulsory work requirements:
Up to 5 compulsory work requirements which are assessed as approved/not approved. The work requirements can be individual or in groups, in the form of observation, participation in learning activities, written reports or subject texts in written or multimedia forms. Compulsory work requirements must be approved before you can sit for the exam.
Exam:
6 hour home exam.
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
The student must have passed physical education 1 and carried out physical education 2 in order to start on topics in cycle 2. Passed is understood as the student has completed and passed the exam in the course. Carried out is understood that all compulsory work requirements in the course are approved, in other words, that the student is exam ready.
Course materials
The final syllabus list is posted on Blackboard before the start of the study.
Subject areas
- Physical Education