Course content

This course consists of work with the master thesis. With supervision, the student designs and carries out a research project that is documented through the written master thesis. The topic of the thesis is decided by the student together with the student's supervisor. An important part of the work is to aquire insight into literature relevant for the thesis, and thus the course material will be individual.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The student

• has advanced knowledge within important areas of science education
• has specialised knowledge within a particular theme in science education
• has thorough knowledge on the requirements of an academic text in science education

SKILLS

The student

• can under supervision design and carry out a research project according to ethical norms in current research
• can use relevant methods for research in science education in an independent way
• can navigate and critically view different sources of information
• can refer to information sources according to recognized standards
• can comprehend the literature relevant for conducting research within a specific area of science education

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The student

• can communicate a comprehensive independent research project using the forms of expression common in the field
• can contribute to the development of science as a subject in school

Learning methods and activities

Individual study and with supervision indivually or in groups.

Compulsory assignments

• Attending supervision based on text drafts is mandatory.
• Attendance at seminars
• Oral presentation

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed 30 ECTS courses at master's level in science in the fourth year of primary and lower secondary teacher education or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

- Fulfilled Science 1 and Science 2 (in sum 60 ECTS)

- Fulfilled the R&D-project in the third year of the study program

Course materials

Individual curriculum.

Credit reductions