Course - Master's Thesis in KRLE - MGLU5212
Master's Thesis in KRLE
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 mandatory supervision as well as mandatory collective supervision seminars.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments according to course description
Further on evaluation
OBLIGATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Mandatory supervision. Two oral presentations of (parts of) the master thesis. Mandatory attendance at two supervision seminars.
Obligatory coursework will be evaluated as Approved/Not Approved. All obligatory coursework must be approved in order to submit the thesis.
ASSESSMENT
The master's thesis is written in monograph form. The thesis may be submitted either individually or as a joint project by two students. If the thesis is submitted as a joint project, the students must sign a collaboration agreement and submit a description of their collaboration together with the thesis. When the master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a joint grade is normally awarded. In some cases, however, it may be appropriate to assess the candidates individually. The oral examination is conducted individually.
The examination consists of the thesis and an oral examination that may adjust the final grade. Details regarding the format and conduct of the oral examination will be provided at the beginning of the semester. The oral examination will only be held if the written thesis has received a passing evaluation. In the event of an appeal, the thesis will be reassessed by an appeals committee before a new grade-adjusting oral examination is conducted.
Students should expect a period of up to three months between submission of the thesis and the final oral examination.
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
The student must have completed KRLE 1 and 2, and passed the written assignment "FoU-oppgåve". "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 reading list will be published on Canvas (the digital learning platform) in the beginning of the course.
Syllabus
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Master thesis
Submission 2026-11-25 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment