Syllabus

Technology for Teachers – Preschool and School Years 1-6

Code
GNV396
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Health and Welfare
Subject field
Natural Science (NAV)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1GXX
Approved
Approved, 20 December 2023.
This syllabus is valid from 20 December 2023.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

 





Assessment

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Seminars, oral and written presentations and written report - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.