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SP9250 Action Research and Practice Research Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Aksjonsforskning og praksisforskning
Study programme
PhD Programme in Social Sciences
PhD Programme in Social Work and Social Policy
PhD Modules in Social Work and Social Policy
Elective modules from PhD Programme in Social Sciences
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Learning outcomes

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Teaching and learning methods

The course is based on lectures, self-study and study groups/group work.

Course requirements

Participants will be asked to give presentations of their projects, their experiences from action research and practice research. The presentations will form the basis for discussions where active participation will be expected, both in presenting one's own ideas and providing feedback on the ideas of others. The presentations must be put into writing (1-2 pages) and distributed to the teachers and other course participants by the stipulated deadline.

Course attendance (80%) in lectures and group sessions (15 hours).

Present preliminary paper (1-2 pages) and deliver paper for assessment.

Assessment

Candidates must write a paper of 3000 words +/- 10%.

The paper for assessment must be handed in on a digital platform by a specified date. The paper must fulfill source reference and quotation technique requirements. A passed paper is a precondition for being awarded the 5 ECTS credits. If the paper is awarded a fail grade, the candidate can submit a revised paper once, by a specified deadline.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.

Grading scale

Passed - Failed

Examiners

The essay will be graded by the course lectures.

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements: The course is offered only to fellows who are admitted to PhD programs or equivalent (such as førstelektorprogram).

  • External applicants, please use Søknadsweb (fsweb.no). (Search for PhD courses, Faculty of Social Sciences)
  • Internal candidates, please use Studentweb (fsweb.no) and sign up yourself, or contact the PhD administration.

Required attachments:

  • Confirmation of admission to a PhD program, or part of a førstelektorprogram (external applicants).
  • The participants must submit a presentation of their projects, their experiences from action research and practice research. The presentation will form the basis for discussion where active participation will be expected, both in presenting one’s ideas and providing feedback on the ideas of others. The presentations must be written (1-2 pages) and submitted to the coordinators by April 30, 2023. The presentations will be accessible for other students on Canvas

Course contact person

Sidsel Therese Natland and Haavard Aaslund