Course GNV396

Technology for Teachers – Preschool and School Years 1-6

7.5 Credits

First Cycle

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

give an account of basic knowledge of technology that is suitable for use in teaching in preschool and school years 1-6,
discuss and problematise central connections between technology, human beings, society, and nature in current and historical contexts,
produce and evaluate technical constructions,
apply the control of technical artefacts through simple programming and reflect on how programming can be used in teaching,
discuss pupils‘ learning, interests, and concept formation in technology,
plan and reflect on teaching in technology based on the curriculum and subject didactics literature,
discuss and problematise assessment and grades as ways to develop pupils‘ learning in the area of technology.

Starts and ends:

week 25, 2026 - week 34, 2026

Study Rate:

50%

Location:

Flexible (Falun)

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Distance

Language:

Swedish

Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)

Application Code:

HDA-H3PVJ

Main field of study:

Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:: 1 physical
Computer Skills:: Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.
Computer Capacity:: Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than two years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 2 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Means of Education:: Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Application period

15 Feb - 15 Mar

Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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