Course - Master's Thesis in KRLE - MGLU5212
Master's Thesis in KRLE
Choose study yearAssessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
This course consists of the master thesis and a curriculum relevant to the individual thesis. Under supervision, the student will develop and complete a study documented through the master thesis. The student, in consultation with the supervisor, will determine the topic of the thesis. The topic may therefore vary from student to student. The student is also required to assemble an individual curriculum/reading list consisting of peer-reviewed research relevant to the/his/her thesis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has specialized insight into a defined CREE-relevant field (the topic of the thesis)
- has thorough knowledge about what is required from research papers in CREE-didactical research
- has knowledge about reference standards for scientific texts in this field
Skills
The student
- can analyze subject specific issues based on knowledge about/of the subject's distinctive character, its foundational values and history, and use such insights in teaching, research and development
- can apply critical research-based professional knowledge in the exploration of new problem areas
- can under supervision design and carry out a research project with relevance for CREE-didactic in line with current ethical norms for research
- can carry out independent research projects/empirical research
- can make an informed choice regarding methods for collection and analysis of data material
- can analyze and critically scrutinize sources (research literature and data material) and apply them to conceptualize and formulate scientific reasoning
General competence
The student
- can at an advanced level convey and communicate about subject specific issues related to the practice of the profession, and have digital competence relevant to the profession
- can explain and present reasons for methodological choices related to research focus
- can analyze relevant research questions related to the teaching of CREE in school
- can convey results from extensive independent work and master the CREE-didactical language and genres
- can contribute to innovative thinking and innovative processes in the CREE-subject in school
Learning methods and activities
Individual work and supervision as well as collective supervision seminars.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments according to course description
Further on evaluation
Mandatory activities:
Two oral presentations of (parts of) the master thesis. Mandatory attendance at two seminars.
The assessment of these activities will be graded either passed or not passed. Candidates who risk not being allowed to take the exam, shall get a warning, according to Academic Regulations (https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2015-12-08-1449).
Exam:
The master thesis is assessed. Grading system A-F.
The Master thesis is normally written as a monograph. The thesis is submitted individually or as joint work between two students. If the thesis is submitted as joint work, a document must be attached which describes the contribution of the individual candidate. When the Master's thesis is submitted as a joint work, a common grade is typically given for the thesis. In rare cases, however, it may be necessary to assess the candidates separately.
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
Recommended previous knowledge
The student should have completed 30 ECTS of KRLEin module 2/in masters level/during the fourth year of teacher education or similar courses.
Required previous knowledge
Completed KRLE 1 og KRLE 2 (60 ECTS of KRLE). Completed FoU/RaD (Research and Development) thesis.
Course materials
The reading list will be published on Blackboard (the digital learning platform) in the beginning of the course.
Subject areas
- Teacher Education