EPN-V2

YFSRPRA1 Teaching Practice, 1st period Course description

Course name in Norwegian
1. praksisperiode
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor’s Programme in Vocational Teacher Education
Weight
0.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history

Introduction

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Required preliminary courses

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Learning outcomes

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Content

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

Teaching and learning methods

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Course requirements

Første praksisperiode består av 25 dager pedagogisk praksis.

For studenter som fullførte første praksisperiode høsten 2020 eller høsten 2021 bestod praksisperioden av 20 dager pedagogisk praksis.

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Se nærmere omtale av praksis i programplanen

Assessment

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Se omtale av praksis i programplanen

Grading scale

The course gives an introduction to the historical background and development of action research and practice research (including participatory action research, PAR, and participatory practice research, PPR). Research traditions, theories and methodological issues across a variety of disciplines within social and human sciences and professions are examined.

The course covers theories of science suited for positioning the epistemological and ontological grounding of action and practice research. Important questions include the following: What are the characteristics of action research and practice research? Which view of knowledge build the foundation for these research approaches? What possibilities for developing knowledge exist within different traditions in action research and practice research? What is the potential for carrying out innovative research?

The course includes knowledge on how to apply these research approaches in designing and developing the student’s own research projects. How to design an action or practice research project that is manageable within the resources of a PhD project is given special attention. Ethical challenges are highlighted and critically reflected on, such as power relations between researchers and other actors, anonymity and confidentiality as well as conflicts in the collaboration.

Main Subjects:

  • Action Research
  • Practice Research
  • Participatory Action Research
  • Epistemological and methodological issues

Examiners

Learning Outcome

Completing the course will give the the PhD candidates the following learning outcome, sectioned into knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The PhD candidate

  • has in-depth knowledge of the theories of science relating to action research and practice research
  • has in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and methodological perspectives that form the basis for action research and practice research, including advanced knowledge about co-production and research with other stakeholders
  • can evaluate the expediency and application of methods and research processes within participatory research
  • has in-depth knowledge about research ethics significant for processes within action research and practice research
  • has advanced knowledge about how action research and practice research can contribute to the development of innovative knowledge and methods

Skills:

The PhD candidate

  • can analyse and reflect critically on epistemological and methodological issues in action research and practice research
  • can plan and carry out action research and practice research projects of high l standard can handle complex academic issues related to knowledge production and research ethics
  • can challenge established knowledge and practice in the field

General Competence:

The PhD candidate

  • can identify relevant and innovative research questions for action research and practice research
  • can identify relevant ethical issues within participatory research to carry out his/her research with scholarly integrity
  • can initiate and manage complex research projects based on collaboration with different stakeholders
  • can communicate the research to stakeholders and academic debates through recognized channels, both national and international