Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

- Educational work from a philosophical-pedagogical perspective

- The significance of educational work from an ontological perspective

- The similarities of approach in the work of teachers and artists

- The importance of aesthetic perspectives in educational work in nurseries and different types of schools

Skills:

The candidate can:

- Analyse his/her own and others’ research in the light of aesthetic theory and various educational perspectives

- Discuss educational work from a philosophical-pedagogical perspective

- Produce independent written academic work under supervision and in accordance with formal requirements at Master’s degree level

General competence:

The candidate can:

- Discuss his/her own and others’ roles in educational work from an expanded aesthetic perspective

- Sustain perspectives in research that underpin aesthetic and educational perspectives

- Analyse scientific questions in relation to aesthetics and education

- Contribute to innovation in educational research and development

Course Description

The course is based on an understanding of the similarities in approach in the work of teachers and artists. Consideration of aesthetics is fundamental for creative work and for access to understanding the importance of sensory experiences in educational work. The course emphasises a historical approach to aesthetics in an extended understanding and to education. It will provide students with theoretical insights and generate knowledge that can be used in their own future research work at Master’s and PhD level.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, seminars, group work and supervision.

Assessment Methods

The course includes one course assignment (2000 - 2400 words). The student should present selected parts of the curriculum in the assignment and assess their relevance for his/her own educational work. The assignment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis, and must be awarded a passing mark before the student can start the final part of the assessment. Students are entitled to one hour of supervision.

The final examination consists of an individual written assignment (3200 - 3600 words). This will be based on parts of the curriculum and aimed at further work on developing aesthetic and educational perspectives in the student’s Master’s thesis. The final examination is assessed on a graded scale, where A is the highest grade and the grade F is a fail.

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