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SKOLE6950

Master thesis - Education for Teachers

Credits 30
Level Further education, higher degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master thesis

About

About the course

Course content

The master's thesis is an independent research or development work that is suitable for strengthening one's own and others' capacity in working with inclusive practice and special education.

The master's thesis must demonstrate the ability to design, initiate and carry out research or development work with clear pedagogical relevance. Furthermore, the thesis must show the ability to analyze and discuss data material in light of social education or special education theoretical perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the learning process in strengthening one's own action competence as a teacher.

In line with the study program's emphasis on collegial cooperation, it will be possible to develop a master's project together with other students, in addition to designing individual projects.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

  • can use pedagogical theories and perspectives analytically

Skills

The student

  • can identify and investigate pedagogical issues, including conducting an independent research or development project under supervision and in line with good research ethics
  • can assess and defend methodological appropriateness

General competence

The student

  • can initiate and conduct research or development work to promote social justice in schools
  • can contribute to pedagogical creativity and the development of inclusive practices in teaching

Learning methods and activities

The course is completed with four physical sessions. Forms of learning: Student presentations, supervision and workshops with good opportunities for participant activity, reflections, discussions in small groups and in plenary, exercises, and supervision related to written work. There will be digital supervision between the physical sessions.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participatoin in 3 out of 4 sessions
  • Participation in supervision of the master thesis work

Further on evaluation

The thesis is graded pass or fail. The grade pass is awarded to a thesis that demonstrates that the candidate masters the knowledges, skills and general competencies of the subject. The master thesis must demonstrate how experience based knowledge has been developed through the project.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

SKOLE6150 The teacher as an agent for inclusion in schools

SKOLE6151 Research and development in education

SKOLE6252 Equity, diversity and inclusion in education OR SKOLE6250 Special needs education for inclusion and equality

SKOLE6253 The teacher in education for social justice OR SKOLE6251 Special needs education in the ordinary classroom

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: Master thesis
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment