Profession Theory for Teacher Educators

In this course the student gets to know about central positions of contemporary teaching professional theory. You will learn about professionalization as a historical process, emphasizing on the development and growth of the teaching profession. "Classics" within the field are also studied.

The candidate has the following knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge on professional theories taught and of the "classics" within the research field of the teaching profession.

The candidate has the following skills:

• Analytical competency related to the theories and questions within the profession and with the teaching profession in particular.

The candidate has the following general competencies:

• Extensive insight into the main research questions of the teaching profession.
• Extensive knowledge of the central positions in contemporary professional theory.
• Extensive knowledge on professionalization as a historical process.

The course is integrated in the teaching program of The Norwegian National Research School in Teacher Education (NAFOL) and course activities will take place at seminars, both domestic and abroad, over a four-year period. Course activities includes lectures, group-discussions, individual and study group work, and student presentations. A seminar attendance of minimum 80 % is required to pass the course.