Theories of Science and Research Methodology 1-7 (Norwegian L1 Education)

Insight into the theory of science and method is fundamental for understanding, assessing, problematizing and conducting Norwegian didactic research yourself. Norwegian didactic research draws perspectives and approaches from a wide range of subject and research traditions, and this course opens up an opportunity for different types of Norwegian didactic master's theses and prepares candidates for independent work with these. The course involves thinking about and including relevant theory of science, history, philosophy and sociology, and emphasizes the connection between ontology, epistemology, methodology and method. This enables the candidate to make reasoned choices of specific approaches in their own master's projects. The course further contributes with knowledge of the relationship between research, researchers, disciplines and society, and develops the candidates' critical and research ethics sense. The course consists of one common part, and one more specialized part that provides space for in-depth study of relevant methodological topics related to the candidate's own research interests.

Knowledge -

The Candidate

- Has in-depth knowledge of key development features and discussions in the history of science

- Has in-depth knowledge of various research traditions and scientific theoretical, philosophical, historical and sociological perspectives concerning the Norwegian subject

- Has advanced knowledge of basic methodological reasoning and procedures in Norwegian didactic research

- Has advanced knowledge of concepts and the use of concepts within various research fields and traditions

- Has in-depth knowledge of relevant research ethics issues, principles and guidelines

Skills

The Candidate

- can discuss and reflect on various aspects of research traditions and science paradigms that are relevant in Norwegian research

- can identify and discuss connections between theory of science and method in Norwegian academic research

- can understand, evaluate and problematize own and others' research

- can assess, select and justify relevant methodological approaches in own master's project

General competence

The candidate

- can apply theoretical and methodological insights in new areas

- can assess limitations and possibilities of different methods, in research and profession

- can reflect on ethical issues in research and profession

Lecture, seminar, individual work, group work.