Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of different theories and research concerning childhood in the knowledge-based society
has knowledge of central theories concerning socialization research and education sociology
is familiar with research on how the knowledge economy is changing the role of the education institutions
has knowledge of the history of childhood and compare childhood in the current society to earlier generations

Skills

The student...

is able to use theories of childhood to discuss practical and theoretical issues in an academic text
can reflect on how the purpose and roles of central institutions has changed and how that has affected education practice
is familiar with central concepts in theories of childhood to talk about current issues in educational practice
is able to use core pedagogical concepts to discuss current issues concerning growing up in the knowledge society

General competence

The student...

is familiar with different ethical dilemmas related to the knowledge society's focus on competence on the individual level
is able to carry out pedagogical work in light of the competence-based working life
is able to discuss in academic text the current pedagogical issues in the light of key concepts and theories about growing up in the knowledge society
can discuss conditions for growing up in the knowledge society and how education institutions have changed

Subject description 5342

Childhood and education in the knowledge society