Syllabus

Assessment and Grading for Teachers in Secondary School

Code
PG3066
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
Second Cycle Level 1
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
1A1N
Approved
Approved, 09 March 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 28 August 2017.
Discontinued
23 January 2023
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Prerequisites

  • Development and Learning for Teachers in Secondary School, Years 7-9, 15 credits, or Development and Learning in Upper Secondary School, 15 credits

Summary in English

The overall goal is for students to develop skills in assessment and grading in secondary school as well as an understanding of various special educational perspectives relevant to the professional mission of the teacher.

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

  • demonstrate an understanding of and problematize pupils’ learning as well as  assessment   and grading in relation to teaching and learning in secondary school
  • analyze, evaluate and communicate assessment and grading in relation to  different epistemological starting points and as based on formulations in the  policy documents regarding the professional mission and concepts of  knowledge
  • assess and grade pupils’ qualitatively different levels of subject specific ability  and knowledge
  • discuss and explain the different special education perspectives in relation to the professional practices of the subject teacher.