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SYLLABUS

Pedagogy 3, in-depth course , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Education - PEA SUBJECT AREA   Education - PE1   COURSE CODE   734G43

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - describe, analyse and critically review different scientific theoretical specialisations and research methods within pedagogy - plan the design and structure of scholarly studies, concerning the design of data collection tools, choice of method for collection, processing and analysis of information - use statistical methods for processing and analysis of numerical information and use qualitative methods for processing and analysis of verbal information - review and evaluate research considering quality aspects and ethical considerations - carry out an empirical and/or theoretical scientific study of a problem in the field of pedagogy - in writing, formulate, describe, analyse, critically review and discuss a chosen problem in a systematic way - orally discuss and defend a scientific work - critically review, evaluate and discuss scientific work

CONTENTS

Education is a scientific discipline that addresses the influence processes through which people are formed and transformed in different social contexts during life. The course comprises two modules: Research Methodology, 15 HE credits (Forskningsmetodik) This module covers the work process of research or diagnostic work in behavioural and social sciences research. The focus is on formulation of research issues and different scientific perspectives/positions and their consequences for the research planning, data collection (e.g. with questionnaires, interviews and observation), processing and analysis of both numerical and verbal information and reporting. The techniques for processing and analysis that are covered are quantitative methods for description, for determination of statistical relationships, for hypothesis tests and qualitative methods for processing and analysis of verbal information. Quality aspects of research in the behavioural and social sciences, as well as ethical aspects are also covered. Bachelor's Essay in Education, 15 HE credits (Kandidatuppsats i pedagogik) A cohesive work in pedagogy is planned, carried out, analysed and presented in the course. The work is structured as a degree project in education. The focus of the course is on implementation and writing of the degree project on the basis of relevant theorising and previous research.

TEACHING

The teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, group work and supervision. Apart from scheduled time, the students are expected to study independently, individually and/or in groups.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined in written and oral form. Participation in the seminars and group work is compulsory. An essay should also be presented and defended orally at an open seminar. The student also should publicly discuss other essay and participate actively in at least further three seminars. Detailed information can be found in the separate course instruction. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the course requires, apart from satisfaction of the general entry requirements, passing grades in Pedagogy 1, 30 HE credits and Pedagogy 2, 30 HE credits, or other courses equivalent to 60 HE credits in pedagogy.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Pedagogy 3, in-depth course Pedagogik 3, fördjupningskurs   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IBL - Department of Behavioural Science and Learning             Registrar No: 2010-00180   Course Code: 734G43           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Education - PEA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G2X   Basic level     PEA   SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2010-04-23 Latest revision 2010-11-15