About this course

In science didactics, the student will trough didactic theory, exercises and reflection, develop their own practice and theory of practice as a teacher in science at grades 8-13. Through the subject students will learn to plan, implement, and assess teaching that can promote pupils’ agency for a more sustainable future. 

In science didactics, the student will trough didactic theory, exercises and reflection, develop their own practice and theory of practice as a teacher in science at grades 8-13. Through the subject students will learn to plan, implement, and assess teaching that can promote pupils’ agency for a more sustainable future.

Science didactics will provide insight into relevant research on facilitating learning within the specific subjects, as well as adapting instruction to pupils’ diverse needs and prerequisites. Central to subject didactics is also the development of student teachers’ ability to analyse pupils’ learning, to use subjectspecific indicators of competence, and to provide wellgrounded justifications for assessment in the subject. 

Learning outcome

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  • Learning activities

    The course is comprised of different teaching forms and are in close relation to the pratical part of the study. Parts of the course is directly tied to specific subjects while others parts are more general.

  • Teaching support

    The students will be supervised during the compulsory activities. Student groups for guidance will be established.

  • Syllabus

    An overview of course literature is available in Canvas.

  • Prerequisites

    The course is for teacher students who have competencies in programe subjects in science (life sciences, mathematics, biology, physics, geology/geosciences, chemistry and/or IT).

  • Assessment method

    Oral examination, individually.

    Mark: A-F.



    Oral exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddelkode: C3 All types of calculators, all other aids – including digital aids

  • About use of AI

    K3 - Full use of AI. Use of AI is permitted, but must be in line with the guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) at NMBU.

    The student will explain how and why AI has been used in the work with the two written assignments in the course. Furthermore, the student will discuss how and why the use of AI contributes to the development of their own academic and didactic understanding and practice theory. KI can also be used in preparations for oral exams, but not during the exam itself. If AI has been used in the preparation for the exam, the student must be able to answer for how and why.

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    External examiner approves the examination scheme. Internal and external examinators assess the oral examination, where the external examinator takes the final decision.

  • Mandatory activity

    There are four compulsory activities in the subject:

    • Two written assignments in science and mathematics education
    • Saftety lab-course
    • Participation in the gatherings with a requirement of a minimum of 80% attendance

    Detailed information on the organisation of the mandatory activities appears in learning managment system.

    All required activities must be approved in order to take the exam.

  • Teaching hours

    The course consists of 6 gatherings of 5 days over two semesters. Some of the weeks last 4 days.

  • Preferential right

    PPU-HEL, PPU-DEL

  • Admission requirements

    Science and mathematics education