Equality and diversity in pedagogical relations, 7.5 credits
(Jämlikhet och olikhet i pedagogiska relationer, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | PE006A |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Education |
| Main field of study | Education |
| Progressive specialisation | A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Educational Sciences |
| Disciplary domain |
Humanities 50%
Social sciences 50% |
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | Second-cycle (Master) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Spring semester 2023 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Syllabus Board for Teacher Education at Södertörn University at Södertörn University on 2022-06-15 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree including 90 credits in Education as the main field of study, or one of the following degrees: Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Pre-School Education, Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education, Degree of Master of Arts in Primary Education, Degree of Master of Arts/Science in Secondary Education, Degree of Master of Arts/Science in Upper Secondary Education, or equivalent degree. Also required is English 6, or equivalent
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
Knowledge and understanding
- describe and compare various forms of communication in pedagogical relations, focusing on equality and difference
- compare and problematise perspectives on diversity and interculturality
Competence and skills
- apply various forms of communication relevant to pedagogical encounters
- identify and reflect upon the ethical, political and aesthetic aspects of value conflicts
- identify and analyse perspectives on equality in pedagogical relations, using interviews as a scholarly method
Judgement and approach
- distinguish between and evaluate potential pedagogical actions in pluralistic environments
- critically discuss the potential consequences of choices and standpoints in research ethics
Course content, modules and examinations
The course examines pedagogy's significance for how humanity can learn to live together, equal but different, in a democratic society. There is a focus on the relationship between individual freedom and the common good, as well as how this relationship can be understood and figured through pedagogical relations. Various forms of communication are tested, and differing perspectives on diversity and interculturality are problematised. Ethical, political and aesthetic aspects of value conflicts are highlighted using practical exercises. The course also offers deeper understanding of interviews as a research method, as well the associated considerations of research ethics.
1001,
Equality and diversity in pedagogical relations,
7.5 credits
(Jämlikhet och olikhet i pedagogiska relationer,
7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted:
AF
Course design
Teaching consists of lectures and seminars.
Examination format
- Written individual take-home assignment
- Oral and written presentations
- Seminar participation
No more than 20% of seminars can be compensated for by written assignments.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.