EPN-V2

PEFKO6200 Practical and Aesthetic Cross-disciplinary Competences 2 Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Praktiske og estetiske fagovergripende kompetanser 2
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Course history
Curriculum
SPRING 2026
Schedule
  • Introduction

    After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

    Knowledge

    The student

    • has in-depth knowledge of the research process
    • has in-depth knowledge of the most commonly used methods in qualitative and quantitative approaches to research
    • has in-depth knowledge of the relationship between theory of science and research methods

    Skills

    The student is capable of

    • planning the collection of qualitative and/or quantitative data
    • analysing and interpreting quantitative data, such as descriptive tables and figures
    • analysing and interpreting qualitative data, such as different kinds of text material
    • identifying and elucidating research ethics issues in their own projects

    Competence

    The student is capable of

    • applying knowledge and skills through critical analysis and reasoning to different types of knowledge, values and perspectives on humanity
    • analysing relevant discipline-related, professional and research ethics issues and proposing solutions
    • disseminating academic and research results of relevance to the health and social services
  • Required preliminary courses

    Lectures, group work, seminars with presentations and self-study.

  • Learning outcomes

    Written home exam in groups of 3-4 students, 4 days. Scope: 2,500 words (+/- 20 %).

  • Teaching and learning methods

    All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

  • Course requirements

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Assessment

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    • Theory of science
    • The research process
    • Research design and methods
    • Research ethics
    • Data collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data

  • Grading scale

    MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KARD6050, VPSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, BIT6000 overlap 100%.

  • Examiners

    To interne sensorer. Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

  • Target group and admission

    For lærere som jobber i grunnskolen og/eller i kulturskolen.

  • Course contact person

    Marita Solhjell Ølander