Syllabus

Thematic Course within Social Science, Science and Technology for Teachers in Pre-School Class and Years 1-3

Code
NV1036
Points
30 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 1
School
School of Teacher Education
Subject field
Natural Science (NAV)
Group of Subjects
Other Subjects within Natural Science
Disciplinary Domain
Natural Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 28 September 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 15 January 2018.
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Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements and English 6, Social Sciences 1b or 1a1+1a2

Summary in English

 1. Human, Science and Worldview, 9 Credits

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  • demonstrate basic knowledge of concepts and theories in social sciences, natural sciences and technology
  • account for and reflect on ideological perspectives on human living conditions and worldview
  • demonstrate good familiarity with and reflect on the development of technology and its impact on human’s worldview and human existence
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of scientific activities and working methods
     from a natural science and social science perspective.
     

2. A Sustainable World, 10.5 Credits

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  • demonstrate basic knowledge of ecological sustainability and the relationship
     between environment, population growth and resource utilisation in a global
     and a local perspective
  • relate sustainable development to social sustainability by showing familiarity
     with and reflecting on diversity, power and value based issues
  • problematise ethical aspects of the relationship between the individual, society,
     nature and technology
  • demonstrate good familiarity with and reflect on the syllabi of social sciences,
     natural sciences and technology based on the purpose, central content and
     knowledge requirements
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of education for sustainable development in
     pre school class and primary school years 1 3.

3. Place, Identity and Learning, 10.5 Credits

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

  • apply scientific methods by planning, conducting, critically examining and
     documenting social science, natural science and technology studies
  • demonstrate basic knowledge of how natural science and social science
     methods, models and theories can be used in teaching
  • demonstrate good familiarity with and reflect on the syllabi of social sciences, natural sciences and technology based on purpose, central content and knowledge requirements
  • demonstrate knowledge of teaching theories in the subject courses and the ability to independently and critically reflect on them
  • demonstrate insight into how neighbourhoods, first hand experiences, aesthetics and digital technology can be used in teaching to strengthen 
  • pupils’ learning, and in a critical and reflective manner discuss their possibilities and challenges.