Course contents
Structure of degree projects
Supervision models, methodology and structure
Subject-specific information retrieval
Oral and written communication, and plagiarism
Assessment and grading
Course memo Autumn 2022
Du hittar kurs-PM för nyare kursomgångar på sidan Kurs-PM.
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2020
Content and learning outcomes
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, you, as a supervisor and examiner, should be able to:
- plan, carry out, analyse and develop courses for independent work
- choose and apply methods for supervision of independent work
- supervise students individually and in groups
- create conditions that foster students' independence, commitment and development
- examine and grade students' independent work, both as part of continuous assessment and in a final examination
Learning activities
LH219V comprises of 5 meetings and a project assignment.
Meetings: 5 online half day workshops . Tasks will be provided if you do not have the possibility to attend 1-2 workshops which must be completed within a month after the respective workshop.
Project work (in teams or individually): Analysis of current practices and development strategies. This work should be finalized with a written report that will be peer reviewed and updated to the final version.
Detailed plan
| Learning activities | Content | Preparations |
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Workshop A Workshop leader: Anna-Karin Högfeldt |
Regulating documents/Examiner's role |
- Read "locally" available guidelines and information for examiners, supervisors and students for the degree project course(s) where you are or will be involved - "Bring" the syllabus (kursplan) to the workshop - List some of the main Strengths as well as Weaknesses you face today in your role as a supervisor, examiner and/or coordinator, that you would like to share and discuss. |
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Workshop B Workshop leader: Anna-Karin Högfeldt |
Supervision | Chapter 1+8+ one chapter you select from Master’s Thesis Supervision: Feedback, interpersonal relationships and adaptivity |
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Workshop C Workshop leaders: Magdalena Svanberg & Miritt Zisser, KTH Library |
Information Literacy | |
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Workshop D Workshop leader: Jamie Rinder, KTH Language department |
Academic Writing | |
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Workshop E Workshop leaders: Charlotte Nilsson, Anders Rosén |
Sustainable development, equality, diversity and equal rights |
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| Examination task, individually or in a team | Draft report; Peer review; Final report |
Preparations before course start
Recommended prerequisites
Prerequsite is 3 credit course in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. For ex. Basic communication and Teachning (FLH3000) or Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (LH231V).
The course is tailored for teachers at KTH. It is included in course offerings that meet KTH's requirement of 15 credits in university teaching for employment or promotion to a teaching position.
Literature
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Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 3.0 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.
Written examination and independent practical labs using selected learning platforms
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Hand in assignment ( INL1 )
Analysis of degree project work today - and creation of development strategies for tomorrow.
Individual / team based assignment
Outcome: Written draft report (app. 3-5 pages), peer feedback (~1 page) and final report.
Other requirements for final grade
Attendance at course sessions is compulsory.
Alternatives to missed activities or tasks
If you miss a workshop, please refer to the workshop leader or to Anna-Karin Högfeldt for an alternative task. This should be completed within 1 month after the respecitve workshop.
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
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Contacts
Course Coordinator
Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Examiner
Round Facts
Start date
26 Sept 2022
Course offering
- Autumn 2022-51410
Language Of Instruction
English