Course GPG22K

Degree Thesis for Teacher Students, Secondary School - Supplementary Teacher Education

15 Credits
First Cycle

Main field of study:

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Learning outcomes for the course

The course‘s overall objective is that the student should be able to carry out an independent scientific study related to a teaching subject for which the education is intended. The student is expected to contribute to knowledge development within a defined educational field.

After completing the course, students shall be able to:
  • demonstrate in-depth knowledge within a defined educational field and insight into current research and development work within the field,
  • formulate an educational problem with related research questions,
  • demonstrate ability to independently collect, systematize, problematize and evaluate empirical material as well as critically review own and others research results,
  • conduct independent scientific work with research connection, relevant methodology and argumentation based on scientific basis,
  • make research-ethical conciderations,
  • demonstrate the ability to present and argue for their own research results, with high demands on written and oral communication skills, and to relate to scientific criticism in a factual and constructive manner,
  • demonstrate ability to analyze, value and discuss the scientific work of others by pointing out in terms of clear constructive response both benefits as well as shortcomings,
  • contribute to knowledge development within a defined educational field of relevance to the profession.