Syllabus

Perspectives on Educational Practices

Code
PG3056
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
School
School of Teacher Education
Subject field
Educational Work (PGA)
Group of Subjects
Education
Disciplinary Domain
Education, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Educational Work1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 03 March 2016.
This syllabus is valid from 29 August 2016.
Revised
Revised, 25 January 2017.
Revision is valid from 25 January 2017.
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Prerequisites

  • Teacher education of at least 180 credits, or a Bachelor’s degree in Education/Educational Work

Summary in English

After completing the course, students shall be able to:

  • demonstrate knowledge of and problematize various types of theoretical perspectives in studies of educational practices,
  • formulate research questions and conduct preliminary analyses of authentic events in educational practices, taking their point of departure from a chosen theoretical perspective,
  • critically scrutinize examples of educational research,
  • discuss and evaluate the ways in which educational research can contribute to professional work in school and preschool.