Course content

This course is part of the full-time, post graduate teacher training programme (PPU). Alongside courses in pedagogy and practice, it will enable the candidate to serve as a teacher from year 5 to year 13. Guided practice is an integrated part of the programme. The course covers all aspects of teaching and students' learning within the subjects. Learning consists of both cognitive and affective factors, such as motivation, attitudes, identity and emotions. The course provides a basis for planning, implementing, assessing and reflecting upon teaching, based on research- and experience-based knowledge and theory. The learning aims for this course also include being able to analyse and see connections between a variety of perspectives, theories and research studies. Knowledge and insight into subject-didactic theory and research provides the competence needed to improve own practice and the school's activities, and to carry out systematic research and development work in school.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• has broad knowledge of various theoretical perspectives and relevant research related to teaching and learning in the subject
• has broad knowledge of different working methods, teaching materials, forms of expression, and learning arenas in the subject, as well as various forms of assessment in the subject, both nationally and internationally
• has good knowledge of student diversity, students’ learning and use of learning strategies in the subject, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration
• has broad knowledge of the current curriculum for the subject, and knowledge of applicable legislation and relevant governing documents
• has broad knowledge of the subject’s position, scope, characteristics, and development as a scientific and school subject, and can justify the subject’s place in school and its societal relevance

Skills

The student:

• can plan, implement, and reflect on teaching based on research- and experience-based knowledge and theory about teaching and students’ learning
• can plan and carry out practical and varied teaching in different learning arenas
• can lead students in a learning community and adapt teaching in accordance with the current curriculum, legislation, and relevant governing documents, and create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students to promote their academic and social learning and development
• can analyze curricula and contribute to the development of local plans as a basis for planning, implementation, and assessment in teaching
• can assess students’ learning and help students reflect on their own learning and academic development
• can apply knowledge of student diversity to make informed choices of teaching content and methods in the subject
• can demonstrate professional digital competence in promoting effective learning
• can use academic literature and other relevant sources of information to structure and formulate appropriate written and oral academic reasoning related to relevant subject didactics
• can apply relevant social science research methods, contribute to development work, and carry out profession-oriented R\&D work under supervision

General Competence

The student:

• can reflect on and discuss academic, didactic, and ethical issues
• can analyze and develop their own practice in meeting students’ prerequisites, interests, and needs based on research, theory, and experience
• can formulate, investigate, and critically discuss issues through theoretical and empirical knowledge to further develop their own practice and contribute to school development
• can build relationships and develop collaboration skills

Learning methods and activities

Subject didactics in teacher education spans two semesters. To achieve the objectives of the course, interaction between disciplinary and pedagogical competence, teaching experience, and the acquisition of subject didactic theories and concepts is required. This also involves further reflection on one’s own teaching practice and collaboration with the field of practice. Students gain experience with varied teaching and working methods, as well as different learning arenas. There will be an alternation between teaching in larger and smaller groups.

Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinarity, including through the implementation of a group-based R&D project. The R&D project is carried out within the subject didactics course that belongs to the student’s first subject area.

All mandatory activities must be approved before the candidate can sit for the exam. NTNU has a certification responsibility to ensure that students master the areas fundamental to their future professional practice. Therefore, 75% attendance in teaching is required. It is crucial that students develop into independent and responsible teachers and that they are able to collaborate with their fellow students and future colleagues. Individual effort is not only important for one’s own learning but also for the professional development of colleagues.

Compulsory assignments

• Semester assignment for guideance
• Defined coursework
• 75% participation in teaching
• Courseworks for guideance

Specific conditions

Credit reductions