Science and Technology for Primary teachers in grades 4-6, Technology
7.5 ECTS creditsThroughout the course, issues of subject pedagogy, sustainable development, gender perspective and diversity are considered.
The specific nature of technology as a human activity and knowledge domain are treated, for example through studying the connection between technological development and scientific progress.
The technological perspective centres on everyday objects consisting of mobile parts and on how these are assembled with the help of different mechanisms for transfering and reinforcing forces. How common solid and stable constructions are structured are treated as well as technical solutions that utilise different technical principles, for example, electricity components to achieve sound, light and motion. The phases of technological development are used to investigate common materials and their properties and students practise various forms of documentation such as sketches and drawings and simple manufacturing processes.
From the sustainability perspective the consequences of different technical choices and different ways of economising with resources in the home are studied. Different technical systems in society, some components of the systems, how these interact, and changes over time are treated.
The course deals with how cultural conceptions of technology affect women's and men's career choices and use of technology.
From an aesthetic perspective the ways in which various art forms can constitute tools for varied and broadened understanding of science and technology are tested.
The specific nature of technology as a human activity and knowledge domain are treated, for example through studying the connection between technological development and scientific progress.
The technological perspective centres on everyday objects consisting of mobile parts and on how these are assembled with the help of different mechanisms for transfering and reinforcing forces. How common solid and stable constructions are structured are treated as well as technical solutions that utilise different technical principles, for example, electricity components to achieve sound, light and motion. The phases of technological development are used to investigate common materials and their properties and students practise various forms of documentation such as sketches and drawings and simple manufacturing processes.
From the sustainability perspective the consequences of different technical choices and different ways of economising with resources in the home are studied. Different technical systems in society, some components of the systems, how these interact, and changes over time are treated.
The course deals with how cultural conceptions of technology affect women's and men's career choices and use of technology.
From an aesthetic perspective the ways in which various art forms can constitute tools for varied and broadened understanding of science and technology are tested.
Progressive specialisation:
G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
At least 60 completed course credits for the primary school (1-7 or 4-6) teacher education programme including at least 30 credits in mathematics, or teaching in primary school without formal qualifications for at least eight years.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
Course code:
FYGL08
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.