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SKOLE6134

Research and Development in School

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

Credits 15
Level Further education, higher 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 will provide in-depth insight into the theory of science and social science methods. Emphasis will be placed on qualifying the students to analyze and utilize information about the school from -- for example -- national tests, pupil surveys, and the students’ own scientific observations, as a starting point for knowledge-based development work. Emphasis will be placed on preparing the students methodically for the work on the Master's thesis. Lastly, students will be trained in designing a research project.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student has

  • advanced knowledge of the significance of theories in research and in-depth knowledge of scientific theoretical positions
  • in-depth knowledge of social science research methods and data analysis
  • in-depth knowledge of research ethics and the implementation of research projects
  • knowledge of the role that research and data on schools play in school development

Skills

The student

  • can analyze scientific works
  • use research results and other types of results on schools in development work
  • can plan and initiate research projects
  • can produce research data and analyze data
  • can conduct and ensure quality in research work
  • can use various tools for data analysis

Learning methods and activities

The teaching consists of lectures, group work, exercises, and plenary discussions. Two three-day sessions are held in the course, with mandatory attendance. During the course, students will work on a text about methods and methodology, with guidance from both peers and faculty.

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment
  • Mandatory attendance

Further on evaluation

During the course, students will work on a text that receives feedback from both peers and instructors. Feedback is also provided on oral presentations. The final revision of the text will serve as a take-home exam, and the completed text will form the basis for the final assessment in the course. The submitted text should be approximately 3,000 words. The assessment is given on a pass/fail basis.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
School Development and Education Management (MSKOLUT)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the subject requires admission to the study program Master in School Development and Education Management. The course assumes a pass in the courses SKOLE6131 Organization and Management at School and SKOLE6132 School in Society, or equivalent courses. The prerequisite knowledge requirement must be fulfilled in order for the student to take the exam in this course.

Course materials

Information about course materials and relevant literature is provided on Blackboard.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SKOLE6125 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
SKOLE6127 7.5 sp Autumn 2019
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.

Subject areas

  • Organization and Leadership
  • School Development

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Department with administrative responsibility

Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment