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SKOLE6151

Research and development in education

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 Oral group exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides knowledge about educational research and development work in education in general and the scope for teachers' exploration in particular. The focus is on research methods, development strategies, ethics and knowledge views that are particularly suitable for exploring and developing teacher work.

The course is based provides insight into educational research that illuminates issues of inclusion and exclusion in different ways. Students will learn to initiate collegial and institutional processes to strengthen the ability of schools and kindergartens to safeguard all students' right to education, as well as analyze the results of their own projects.

Students will gain knowledge of various research and development designs that can form the basis for their own master's projects. Emphasis is placed on how experience-based knowledge, both their own and that of others, can be lifted into research and development work in schools and kindergartens.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • has knowledge of how epistemology and methodological choices affect research or development work
  • has an understanding of theories of science, pedagogical theory and key methodological approaches
  • can reflect on ethical challenges in research and development work

Skills

The student

  • can identify and investigate pedagogical issues
  • can develop research or development processes
  • can assess and defend methodological appropriateness

General competence

The student

  • can analyze pedagogical practices and self-developed projects with a view to consequences for ethics and justice
  • can be critical of the possibilities and limitations of research or development work, including the consequences of one's own research or development

Learning methods and activities

The course is completed with three physical sessions. Forms of learning: Lectures and workshops with good opportunities for participant activity, reflections, discussions in small groups and in plenary, exercises, and guidance related to work with oral exams. There will be digital meetings focusing on students' work between sessions.

Compulsory assignments

  • Praticipation in group process with submissions
  • Compulsory attendance

Further on evaluation

Oral exam in group.

All aids are allowed.

The exam is assessed as passed / failed.

Work requirements: Participation in a group process with up to five submissions, and compulsory attendance in sessions.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Education for Teachers (MPEDLÆR)

Subject areas

  • Education
  • Social Education
  • Special Education

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Department with administrative responsibility

Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral group exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Oral group exam
Weighting 100/100 Duration 45 minutes