MGUSA301 Social studies 2, module 1 - Specialization in social science 1

Learning Outcome

After finishing this module, the student will have fulfilled the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The student

• has acquired extensive knowledge about the platform of values and mandate of the school, and the position school has in society
• has acquired extensive knowledge about central preconditions for, and issues regarding, state formation, human rights, citizenship and diversity
• has acquired extensive knowledge about national minorities and indigenous themes.
• has acquired extensive knowledge about select examples of the interaction between resource allocation, demographics, globalization, and sustainable development

Skills

The student

• can work with values and attitudes in social studies to promote critical reflection and train the ability of students to translate knowledge into action
• can find, assess, and interpret different kinds of data, to be used to develop students' critical competence and creativity
• can plan, lead, and assess learning activities in primary education, with a particular emphasis on developing basic skills, and on the formative assessment of students based on their different needs
• can use and assess different methods that stimulate students' awareness of time, space, and social processes
• can accommodate democratic practices, the development of citizenship skills, cooperation, and conflict resolution in school
• can reflect on teaching practice and planning, managing learning activities, and assessment of these as a foundation for formative assessment

General competence

The student

• can accommodate students to reflect on social scientific questions and stimulate critical thinking and creativity
• can accommodate students to gain an overview of historical periods and development patterns, and to reflect on how history and culture is constructed
• can contribute to processes of change and innovation in school, and the involvement of local communities in learning processes

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

• MGUSA101 Social studies 1, module 1 - Introduction to social studies 1
• MGUSA201 Social studies 1, module 2 - Introduction to social studies 2

or other equivalent introductory courses in social studies.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, individual work, excursions.

Examination support material

None

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