PPPE300 Pedagogy

Pedagogy is a knowledge base supporting the students development of a professional identity that rests on professional ethical principles and aiming at their contribution towards the development of diverse and inclusive education.

The subject includes research-based perspectives on how to contribute to the pupils' identity development, education, and learning.

Further, promoting and supporting future teachers ability to reflect on educational issues both professionally and ethically. With this, emphasis is placed on the teacher's contribution to the development of students as individuals, fellow human beings and active participants in democracy and social development. The subject of pedagogy relates to the Education Act, the current curriculum for primary and secondary education and training and the needs of society. The subject shall inspire the development and renewal of educational work

At NMBU, the subject of pedagogy is linked to teacher education's vision of education for sustainable development, with emphasis on a multi-voiced learning communities.