Science and Technology for Primary teachers in grades 4-6, Physics
7.5 ECTS creditsThroughout the course, issues of diversity, gender, subject-specific teaching methodology and sustainable development are treated.
The course treats various parts of the subject physics.
The astronomy part describes the origin and evolution of the universe, celestial bodies in the solar system and their relational movements, and how day, night, months, year and seasons can be explained.
The mechanical part centres on the concepts of force and motion and how they are experienced and can be described in everyday situations. Pressure in solid substances, liquids and gases and density and the principle of Archimedes are described. The concepts of energy and energy quality, the meaning of the energy principle and conversions between different forms of energy are discussed. The energy flow between objects of different temperature is demonstrated as well as methods to influence the flow.
The origin and expansion of sound and its perception by the ear are discussed in the acoustics part and in the optics part the expansion of light from common sources and its perception by the ear are discussed along with how this can explain light areas and the form and size of shadows.
In the electricity part the concepts of electricity and magnetism are introduced. The electric circuit, how it can be used in daily electrical equipments, and the properties and use of magnets are studied.
In addition, common weather phenomena and their causes are discussed and weather observations are made with the help of measurements over time. Our energy supply and our dependence on electricity are treated and sustainable energy systems discussed.
From a subject teaching perspective, grading and assessing in science and technology are discussed.
From an aesthetic and pedagogical perspective different types of narration for exploring and visualising the subject areas are tested.
The course treats various parts of the subject physics.
The astronomy part describes the origin and evolution of the universe, celestial bodies in the solar system and their relational movements, and how day, night, months, year and seasons can be explained.
The mechanical part centres on the concepts of force and motion and how they are experienced and can be described in everyday situations. Pressure in solid substances, liquids and gases and density and the principle of Archimedes are described. The concepts of energy and energy quality, the meaning of the energy principle and conversions between different forms of energy are discussed. The energy flow between objects of different temperature is demonstrated as well as methods to influence the flow.
The origin and expansion of sound and its perception by the ear are discussed in the acoustics part and in the optics part the expansion of light from common sources and its perception by the ear are discussed along with how this can explain light areas and the form and size of shadows.
In the electricity part the concepts of electricity and magnetism are introduced. The electric circuit, how it can be used in daily electrical equipments, and the properties and use of magnets are studied.
In addition, common weather phenomena and their causes are discussed and weather observations are made with the help of measurements over time. Our energy supply and our dependence on electricity are treated and sustainable energy systems discussed.
From a subject teaching perspective, grading and assessing in science and technology are discussed.
From an aesthetic and pedagogical perspective different types of narration for exploring and visualising the subject areas 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) teacher education programme including at least 30 credits in mathematics, 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:
FYGL10
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.