Syllabus

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

Code
GPG22K
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Teacher Education
Subject field
Educational Work (PGA)
Group of Subjects
Education
Disciplinary Domain
Education, 100%
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
1G2E
Approved
Approved, 08 March 2018.
This syllabus is valid from 03 September 2018.
Revised
Revised, 30 September 2020.
Revision is valid from 30 September 2020.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

Assessment

Forms of Study

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

Prerequisites

  • 60 credits in the programme and at least 90 credits of subject-specific studies