LT2044 Teaching and Learning in Technology and Engineering, part 1

Passing grade (minimum Pass or E) for the courses LT1041 School Placement 1 (15 credits), and UM7101 Science Education, Curriculum Studies and Assessment (10 credits).  

Learning and teaching of technology, primarily for upper-secondary and secondary school. The contents stretch from the history and place of the subjects in the education system to teaching and assessment methods. Special attention is given to the role of the technology subjects in the larger whole that the school system constitutes, and to gender and gender equality aspects on technology and technology education. 

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

1. Describe the emergence of current technology subjects and their predecessor's history in primary, secondary, and upper-secondary school, from curriculum-theoretical and epistemological perspectives

2. Discuss the technical subjects' aim and their relation to other school subjects, to the general aims, missions and guidelines of the school, and to upper-secondary school programmes' qualitative target 

3 Problematise the technical subjects and their place in the school system, based on equality, equal opportunities and diversity perspectives 

4 Discuss and critically evaluate creative work in the technology subjects with special focus on technical development work 

5 Plan teaching for a longer period, in accordance with current policy documents, with reasonable progression and with regard to other school subjects and pupils' different interests. 

6 Discuss how different teaching resources and aids (both digital and analogue) can support pupils' learning in technology

7 Discuss and analyse assessment and grading in technology, based on current regulations and proven experience.