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PED3613

Motivation, quality of life and social interaction

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an in-depth look at questions related to motivation, social interaction, and mental health in school, working life and leisure time. The topics are discussed in light of selected theories and relevant research. Particular emphasis will be placed on a health-promoting perspective.

Learning outcome

The course provides students with theoretical insight, research-based knowledge, and understanding of methodological approaches within the field. Through curriculum literature, lectures, and seminars with active participation and independent work, students should acquire insight into, and the ability to discuss, questions concerning:

  • motivation and self-concept.
  • how different social contexts, attitudes, stereotypes, and gender are related to learning, motivation, self-concept, and mental health.

The students should acquire skills in:

  • discussing how theories can be applied in different contexts such as school, work, and spare time.
  • analyzing different social contexts and learning environments, and reflect on potential improvements.
  • thinking critically and reflecting on their own motivation, learning, and behavior.

Learning methods and activities

Up to 6 hours of lectures per week.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignments and/or oral presentations
  • Attendance is compulsory for the oral presentations

Further on evaluation

The exam is a written semester report. Guidelines and requirements for the exam paper are given at the start of the semester. It is not permitted to generate an answer using artificial intelligence (Chat GPT or similar), and deliver it in whole or in part as a separate answer.

Compulsory activities

Compulsory activities are specified by the subject teacher at the start of the semester, and must be passed before the exam. The activities are as follows:

  • Written submissions and/or oral presentations
  • Compulsory attendance at the presentations.

Required previous knowledge

The same admission requirements as for the master's program in education. The requirement must be fullfilled to be admitted to the course.

Course materials

The required course reading material is approximately 1000 pages.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
PED3522 15 sp Autumn 2015
PED3523 7.5 sp Autumn 2015
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.

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment
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Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment