Course syllabus - Supervisorship

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide the participant with opportunity to develop ability to supervise thesis projects.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the participant is expected to be able to
1. discuss and problematize the impact/importance of the supervisor and supervision on student learning. in the participants' own subject area, on the basis of research in educational sciences and/or subject didactics of relevance for supervision processes and ethics in research
2. independently reflect on planning, implementation and evaluation of supervision
3. provide constructive response and carry out formative assessment
4. reflect on aspects of inclusion in the supervision of students

Course content

- Theoretical and methodological perspectives on supervision
- Strategies for developing academic literacy and academic skills
- Constructive response and formative assessment
- The supervisor role - the relationship with the student
- Research ethics

Specific requirements

Employment intended for teaching at Mälardalen University.

Examination

SEM1, Seminar, 1 credit, active participation in seminars concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
FSR1, Field study report, 1 credit, written report concerning learning outcomes 1 and 2, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
INL1, Written assignment, 1 credit, individual written assignment concerning learning outcomes 1-4, grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail