Knowledge

The student…

has broad knowledge on key perspectives on academic and social learning and development, learning strategies, and motivational theories
has knowledge about how relations affect students' motivation and learning
has broad insight into the role of the teacher and the demands placed on it, including professional ethical principles and dilemmas that may arise in everyday school life
has broad knowledge of different strategies for, and perspectives on class and learning management
has knowledge of the school as an organization, including its mandate, values, and legal and curriculum, including law and the principle of equal and adapted education
has knowledge about methods for observing teaching and learning processes

Skills

The student ...

can plan and lead own teaching, and further reflect on and justify own pedagogical choices considering relevant theory, legislation and planning, professional ethics, and own practice experience
can use different methods for observing teaching, and discuss own observations
can identify and critically assess key factors that contribute to a motivating and inclusive learning environment

General competence

The student…

can use relevant terminology and communicate pedagogical issues to different target groups
can reflect on professional, professional ethics and educational policy issues
can assess different learning and teaching arrangements based on students' different needs and prerequisites

Subject description NPP1100

Pedagogy for Teacher Education 1