Course GPG2M9

Social Relations, Conflicts and Power in Preschool Class and Primary School Grades 1-3

15 Credits

First Cycle

Spring 2024
Autumn 2024

Starts week 3, 2024

The general goal of the course is that students develop a basic understanding of theoretical and critical perspectives in order to understand the complexity of social relations. Upon this basis, the course aims to develop students’ understanding of the work schools do with common value systems tied to the teaching of understanding related to sustainable development from a social perspective with focus on equality and the equal value of each human being. During the placement, students will develop their skills in educational leadership, their language skills in English, and their skills and understanding related to the development of children’s reading and writing skills.

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

show understanding of the theories on social relations, conflicts and power relations in relation to various social arenas
show an ability to analyze, problematize and communicate issues related to social relations in educational settings and other social arenas of relevance to everyday school life based on the above theories
show an ability to, with the point of departure in the theoretical perspectives above and from their own experiences with teaching, reflect upon the forms to prevent and counteract discrimination and other abusive treatment of pupils
reflect upon the position as a pedagogical leader and the school as a moral arena, taking as the point of departure the theoretical perspectives outlined above
independently, and in cooperation with practising teachers, make didactical assessments in order to organize instruction in English and children’s early development in reading and writing in ways that take into consideration both individual and group factors and that are in relation to learning goals
show an ability within pedagogical practice to consider and communicate common democratic values and values of equality.

Starts and ends:

week 3, 2024 - week 12, 2024

Study Rate:

100%

Location:

Falun

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Normal

Language:

Swedish

Other:

P: Course only offered as part of programme.

Entry Qualifications :

Development and Learning, 15 credits

Selection :

Guarenteed admission

Application Code:

HDA-V3GDM

Main field of study:

Tuition Fee

First Tuition Fee Installment:: 31,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:: 31,875 SEK

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

Closed for late application

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