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MGLU4514

Pedagogy and Pupil-related Skills 3 (5-10)

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

Course content

The subject's academic content is centered around the school's dual social mission, education and Bildung. Central themes are education, the school in a diverse society, curriculum understanding and professional ethical competence. The purpose of the course is for the student to develop an understanding of how societal processes affect the teacher's work in the classroom and of the school's role as part of the local, national and global community.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has a thorough understanding of the curriculum and can discuss challenges in the implementation of the applicable curriculum and other governing documents
  • has advanced knowledge of the pupil’s Bildung in a pluralistic society
  • has in-depth knowledge of the importance of the community for the pupils' learning processes.

Skills

The student

  • can critically analyze and apply the school's values
  • can identify and discuss professional ethical issues rooted in ethical theory
  • can facilitate interaction in classes and groups at grades 5-10 and afterwards critically analyze the activity
  • can apply research-based knowledge to prevent bullying and analyze and implement measures to counteract bullying.

General competence

The student

  • can identify and analyze challenges in everyday school life in a pluralistic school and utilize the opportunities it provides.

Learning methods and activities

The teaching methods vary between lectures, student-active seminars, and individual and group work. It is a prerequisite that the students participate actively in the teaching, and that they work with the teaching and learning materials on their own. Reflection on theory and practice is central to the development of professional competence in teaching.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory work requirements according to the course description

Further on evaluation

The exam form in this subject is 6-hours digital school exam.

Mandatory assignments:

  • 3-5 defined assignments
  • Minimum 75% attendance.
  • Students may be assessed or be subject to work or attendance requirements related to the teaching of joint subjects in the current semester.

All mandatory activities must be approved in order to sit for the exam.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

Student must have received a passing grade in the subject area - Knowledge, learning and Bildung in teacher profession, in addition to PEL 1 and PEL 2 (30 SP) or equivalent.

Course materials

The final syllabus will be published on Canvas before the start of the program.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
LGU13009 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
LGU53006 7.5 sp Autumn 2020
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education
  • Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

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

Re-sit examination - Spring 2027

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