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Syllabus:

The Didactic Assignment, 15 Credits

The course is discontinued

Swedish name: Det didaktiska uppdraget

This syllabus is valid: 2008-09-08 and until further notice

Course code: 6PE032

Credit points: 15

Education level: First cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: No main field: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail

Responsible department: Department of Education

Contents

The Unit deals with the Swedish Education System, The Education Act and its fundamental democratic values. The National Curriculum with its goals and guidelines, the system of assessment and grading and the school and the surrounding world are studied and discussed, as well as a choice of syllaby relevant to the students taking part in the unit. The theoretical parts are integrated with field studies in schools according to requests for age levels and subjects.

Expected learning outcomes

• To have sufficient knowledge about and understanding of the Swedish Education System and its fundamental values, in theory and practice. • To be able to discuss, analyse and compare different education systems, curricula and syllaby.

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements

Form of instruction

The teaching will be delivered in the form of lectures, seminars and field studies. Attendance at the scheduled meetings is compulsory.

Examination modes

• A reflective journal • A short oral presentation of an optional aspect of education in the host country in comparison with a similar aspect in the native country. • An essay (2500 words)

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