Course - Pedagogical Knowledge and Curriculum Theory - PED1003
Pedagogical Knowledge and Curriculum Theory
About
About the course
Course content
Didactics is the theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching. The course will give an introduction into concepts and theoretical models that are fundamental for the analysis and understanding of the relation between processes of teaching, formation and learning. The course will give an introduction to how teaching is assessed and developed. Central themes are educational aims, knowledge content and teaching methods. There is an emphasis put on understanding the frames for teaching and learning from a social and cultural perspective. This will furthermore be studied in the tensions between a national curriculum and the possibilities of local action and decision-making. Different perspectives on the relationship between teachers, students and the learning content will be emphasized in the course.
The course is obligatory in order to achieve full specialization in education studies.
Learning outcome
Through lectures and group activity the students are going to acquire insights into and an understanding of the fundamental concept of didactics/curriculum theory. The students must also be able to document insight into how culture, policy and economy influences school as an institution, it`s objectives, working methods, curriculum content and assessment practices. The students should also be able to deliberate on what functions education has for pupils and society. The students must have insight into and the ability to deliberate, in writing, on questions relevant to education today an how we may best develop learning environments and teaching in an education for all.
Learning methods and activities
Up to 6 hours teaching pr. week. Compulsory assignment.
Compulsory activities: Compulsory assignment must be approved before the student can take the exam. Details about the compulsory assignments will be published on Blackboard.
Compulsory assignments
- One written assignment
Course materials
The required course reading material is on approximately 1000 pages.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SVPED101 | 15 sp | Spring 2006 |
| PED106 | 15 sp |
Subject areas
- Education
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.