Mathematics and Science Education BA (A), Natural Science and Technical Knowledge for Primary School Teachers and Year 1-3, 30 credits
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Ämnesdidaktik i matematik och naturvetenskap GR (A), Naturvetenskap och teknik för grundlärare F-3, 30 hp
Mathematics and Science Education BA (A), Natural Science and Technical Knowledge for Primary School Teachers and Year 1-3, 30 credits
General data
- Code: AM001G
- Subject/Main field: Mathematics and Science Education
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (A)
- Credits: 30
- Progressive specialization: G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
- Education area: Naturvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education
- Approved: 2020-04-04
- Date of change: 2023-04-28
- Version valid from: 2023-08-15
Entry requirements
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Examination form
2001: NVT: Outdoor Education, Practical Examination, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Group assignment. Written presentation and a practical presentation in the field.
2002: NVT: Policy documents, Pupils and Science education, Written Presentation, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Three assignments within theme NVT.
- Written assignment in blog format. School Science and the policy documents.
- Field assignment with a written report and active participation in seminar. Young pupils and Science Education.
- Field assignment with a written report and active participation in seminar. Analysis of Science Education.
2003: NVT: Planning for Science Education, Project Work, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Group assignment. A written Teacher’s manual, oral presentation with a practical part and prepared oppositions.
2004: OSK: Body and health, Written Assignment, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written assignment and active participation in seminar.
2005: OSK: Senses, Oral and Written Presentation, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Oral presentation with a self-made poster.
2006: OSK: Sustainable Development, Group Work, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Group assignment. Written report.
2007: ÅRN: Food chains, Written Assignment, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
2008: ÅRN: Nature observation, Oral and Written Assignment, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Practical assignment including field observations with a written report and oral presentation.
2010: FYKE: Experiments in Physics , Practical Examination, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Practical, oral presentation in the field.
2011: FYKE: Lab with pupils, Written Assignment, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Practical labwork with pupils including a written report. Labwork is prepared and carried out in groups.
2012: FYKE: Physics and chemistry, Written examination, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
2013: TEK: Reading log, Written Presentation, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Written protocol from group discussion. Log from course literature on technology.
2014: TEK: Programming and steering with children, Written Assignment, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Written report from visit to science center.
2015: TEK: Technology in Society, Oral and Written Presentation, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Oral presentation with digital material.
2101: ÅRN: Astronomy, Written Assignment, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Field observations and written assignment.
Grading system
Fail (U), Pass (G), or Pass with distinction (VG)
Course reading
Required literature
Author: Areskoug, Mats, Ekborg, Margareta, Lindahl, Britt, Rosberg, Maria,
Title: Naturvetenskapens bärande idéer: För lärare f-6
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Gleerups
Author: Brügge, Britta, Glantz, Matz, Sandell, Klas
Title: Friluftslivets pedagogik : en miljö- och utomhuspedagogik för kunskap, känsla och livskvalitet
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Liber
Author: Elfström, Ingela, Nilsson, Bodil, Sterner, Lillemor, Wehner Godée, Christina
Title: Barn och naturvetenskap - upptäcka, utforska, lära
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Liber AB
Author: Grimvall, Göran
Title: Teknikens väsen: skolans teknikämne i tidigare årskurser
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Studentlitteratur
Author: Hansson, Lena, Jönsson, Anders, Leden, Lotta
Title: Ämnesdidaktiska val i naturvetenskap: för agens i vardag och samhälle
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Gleerups
Author: Hjälmeskog, Karin, Kronlid, David, Gelinder, Lolita, Wilhelmsson, Linda.
Title: Undervisning för hållbarutveckling. För lärare f-6.
Author: Johansson, Myrtel, Sandström, Maria
Title: Undervisa i teknik - för lärare i grundskolan
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Gleerups
Author: Pleijel, Håkan
Title: Ekologi - en introduktion
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Gleerups
Author: Skolforskningsinstitutet
Article title: Laborationer i naturvetenskapsundervisningen (sammanfattning)
Web address: https://www.skolfi.se/forskningssammanstallningar/publicerade-systematiska-oversikter/laborationer-i-naturvetenskapsundervisningen/
Author: Skolverket
Title: Kommentarmaterial till kursplanen i biologi
Edition: Senaste revideringen
Web address: https://www.skolverket.se/publikationsserier/kommentarmaterial/2022/kommentarmaterial-till-kursplanen-i-biologi---grundskolan
Author: Skolverket
Title: Kommentarmaterial till kursplanen i fysik
Edition: Senaste revideringen
Web address: https://www.skolverket.se/publikationsserier/kommentarmaterial/2022/kommentarmaterial-till-kursplanen-i-fysik---grundskolan
Author: Skolverket
Title: Kommentarmaterial till kursplanen i kemi
Edition: Senaste revideringen
Web address: https://www.skolverket.se/publikationsserier/kommentarmaterial/2022/kommentarmaterial-till-kursplanen-i-kemi---grundskolan
Author: Skolverket
Title: Kommentarmaterial till kursplanen i teknik
Edition: Senaste revideringen
Web address: https://www.skolverket.se/publikationsserier/kommentarmaterial/2022/kommentarmaterial-till-kursplanen-i-teknik---grundskolan
Author: Skolverket
Title: Läroplan för grundskolan, förskoleklassen och fritidshemmet
Edition: Senaste revideringen
Web adress: https://www.skolverket.se/publikationsserier/styrdokument/2022/laroplan-for-grundskolan-forskoleklassen-och-fritidshemmet---lgr22
Author: Skolverket
Article title: Modul: Att utveckla undervisning i naturvetenskap, åk 1-3
Web address: https://larportalen.skolverket.se/#/modul/2-natur/Grundskola/501a-utveckla_undervisning_i_naturvetenskap_1-3
Author Skolverket
Article title: Modul: Hållbar utveckling, åk 1-6
Web address: https://larportalen.skolverket.se/#/modul/01-hallbar-utveckling/Grundskola/904-Hallbar-utveckling-1-6
Author: Skolverket
Article title: Öppet och undersökande arbetssätt stärker lärandet
Web address: https://www.skolverket.se/skolutveckling/forskning-och-utvarderingar/artiklar-om-forskning/oppet-och-undersokande-arbetssatt-starker-larandet
Author: Stolpe, Karin, Höst, Gunnar, Hallström, Jonas (red.)
Title: Teknikdidaktisk forskning för lärare. Bidrag från en forskningsmiljö.
Publisher: Nationellt centrum för naturvetenskapernas och teknikens didaktik
Web address: http://liu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1190817/FULLTEXT01.pdf
Author: von Zeipel, Hugo, Westman, Anna-Karin
Article title: Elevers och lärares fokus i naturvetenskapliga laborationer
Volume/no./pages: 28(3), 57-75
Journal: Utbildning och Demokrati
Web address: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-37932
Author: Östklint, Olle, Johansson, Sverker, Anderberg, Elsie
Title: Fysik för lärare
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Studentlitteratur
Reference literature
Author: Areskoug, Mats, Ekborg, Margareta, Nilsson, Karin, Sallnäs, Dora
Title: Naturvetenskapens bärande idéer i praktiken : Metodik för lärare F-6
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Gleerups
Author: Lättman, Robert, Wejdmark, Mats
Title: Att lära in ute året runt - Årskurs F-9
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Outdoor Teaching Förlag
Author: Åkesson Nilsson, Gunilla
Title: Våra byggstenar : grundläggande kemi för grundlärare f-6
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Gunilla Åkesson Nilsson
Author: Skogsstyrelsen, Royne Andersson
Title: Skogsmarksflora
Edition: Senaste upplagan
Publisher: Skogsstyrelsen
The course literature includes three additional compendiums in biology.
In addition, the literature also includes other self-produced material, copied material, scientific articles, and material taken from websites.