School as System and Idea - Primary Education

Education facts

Code: LPGG22

- The concepts of knowledge and education as well as curriculum theory are introduced, problematised, and related to the organisation of school and the everyday work of teachers. - The political governance of schools at different levels is treated and considered in historical and international perspectives. - Grading and assessment are introduced, explained, and problematised in national and international perspectives. - The core values of school as formulated in the curriculum are analysed, and examples are given of their thematical use in practice, for instance in relation to sustainable development. - As part of instruction concerning the core values of school, a critical approach to norms is introduced alongside gender theory.

Entry requirements

General admission requirements and either -field-specific eligibility A6 b (upper secondary level Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Natural Sciences 1b or 1a1 + 1a2, Civics 1b or 1a1 + 1a2), or -field-specific eligibility 6b (upper secondary level English B, Mathematics B, Natural Science A, Civics A)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• School as System and Idea - Primary Education

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 28 September 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %