Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

The candidate has knowledge of:

- Plants and characteristics for a selection of Norwegian plant families

- The formation of plants

- Physical forces and motion, sound and energy and physical phenomena related to water and air

- Earth, the solar system and the evolution of the universe

- Subject didactics for teaching science subjects in primary and lower secondary schools

Skills

The candidate can:

- Identify a selection of plants using floral specimens

- Conduct field trips using exploratory science methods

- Implement technological and design projects

- Use scientific equipment

- Use pupils’ everyday experiences when planning teaching, and use local learning contexts

- Plan, implement and evaluate science teaching

- Give oral presentations, develop arguments, read and interpret scientific texts

- Carry out physics calculations

- Use technology-based tools in experiments, field work and other forms of teaching

General competence
The candidate:

- Understands his/her role and practice as a science teacher

- Has knowledge of science methodology and approaches

- Has knowledge of safety in science teaching

Course Description

The course is divided into four parts: botany, physics, technology and design and the universe:

Botany: Taxonomy and morphology of plants, lichens and fungi. Plant identification. Introduction to photosynthesis, cell respiration and reproduction in plants.

Physics: Introduction to motion, forces, energy, sound and physical properties of water and air.

Technology and design: Planning and implementation of technology and design projects.

The physical universe: The earth, the solar system and the universe.

Teaching and Learning Methods

- Lectures and supervision

- Practical activities indoors and outdoors

- Work in groups and individually

- Oral presentations

- Written assignments

Attendance at the practical activities and field work is obligatory. Information concerning which teaching sessions are obligatory will be given in the semester plan at the start of each semester.

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment

Obligatory requirements are defined in detail in the semester plan. Coursework must be approved before the student can be awarded a final grade.

Final assessment

Written, individual examination, graded A-F. Counts for 60% of the final grade.

Oral, individual examination, graded A-F. Counts for 40% of the final grade.

The final grade will be entered on the diploma.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean