FLF3012 Theory of Science Perspectives on Technology and Learning 7.5 credits

The emergence of the global science community – how it works, disciplines and interdisciplinarity. Classical ideas in the theory of science. The history of ideas within technological sciences. Studies of the relationship between technology and learning.

On passing the course, the student should be able to;

• discuss and compare natural science, engineering science, and the educational science within these domains, drawing on knowledge theory and sociology of science perspectives
• critically discuss research within technology and learning in the light of knowledge theory, sociology of science, and history of ideas perspectives
• formulate a chosen research approach by relating to perspectives and approaches discussed in the course, and formulate constructive critique/feedback on the work of other doctoral candidates

Admitted to doctoral education, primarily in Technology and Learning and adjacent subject areas.

Announced three weeks before course start

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• LEXA - Continuous assessment, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Kristina Edström

Lars Geschwind

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.