Course Syllabus
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Course Syllabus |
| Education, Learning by Doing - Teaching Placement in a Praxis-oriented Perspective, 7.5 Credits | |||
| Course Code: | PE017G | Subject Area: | Placement |
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| Main Field of Study: | Education | Credits: | 7.5 |
| Subject Group (SCB): | Education | ||
| Education Cycle: | First Cycle | Progression: | GXX |
| Established: | 2014-12-16 | Last Approved: | 2018-09-27 |
| Valid from: | Spring semester 2019 | Approved by: | Head of School |
General aims for first cycle education
First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.
In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.
(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)
Knowledge and Understanding
After completed studies the student should have knowledge of
- the relationship between teacher knowledge and the practice of teaching, and
- possible implications of student participation and influence in educational processes.
Competence and Skills
After completed studies the student should be able to
- analyze teaching from a praxis-oriented perspective,
- plan, conduct and present an empirical study, and
- plan, conduct and present an educational activity in teaching placement.
Judgement and Approach
After completed studies the student should be able to
- reflect on personal experience of teaching in relation to the central concepts of the course, and
- reflect on the value of teacher knowledge against the back drop of shifting educational contexts.
The course includes 15 days of teaching placement, lectures, seminars, web-based discussions, and/or workshops.
Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations in Swedish). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.
Teaching may be conducted in the form of lectures, seminars, workshops, web-based discussions and 15 days of teaching placement.
Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).
According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.
Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).
Final course grade
In order to obtain the final course grade Pass with Distinction (VG), the grade VG is required for 7,5 of the course credits.
The grades will be translated to the ECTS grading scale.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
A minimum of 30 credits from a teacher education program.
For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).
Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.
For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).
The course accepts a maximum of 30 students.
Prior to the commencement of work placement studies the student shall present an extract from the criminal record to the head of the school where he/she is placed.
Work placement studies are completed within the framework of the union agreement for weekly full time employment.
The course is given in English.
Transitional Provisions
Should the course undergo changes to such an extent that it is not possible to examine the student in accordance with this course syllabus, opportunities for special examination sessions will be provided in accordance with the university's local guidelines. If this occurs, the university will inform the students involved.
Required Reading
Tillkommer
Vetenskaplig litteratur som väljs i samråd med undervisande lärare, 100 sidor.
Scientific texts are to be chosen in consultation with the teacher, 100 pages.
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