On completion of the course the student should:

- demonstrate fundamental knowledge of subject matter as well as teaching methods for teaching the assigned grade level,
- demonstrate basic knowledge of childrens' development, learning, needs and qualifications relevant to the actual teaching and learning, and
- demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the context in which the teaching takes place, such as national curriculum expectations specific to grade and subject taught.

- display the capacity to plan and perform limited teaching activites based on the curriculum documents,
- demonstrate communicative ability in listening, speaking and writing to support teaching and learning activities, and
- demonstrate basic evaluation and assessment skills and the abilty to analyze pupils' learning in relation to the demands of the curriculum.

- have developed an understanding of and an ability to adopt a professional attitude based on knowledge of the varying needs of pupils and the democratic mission of the school,
- have observed examples of and reflected on how cooperation between pupils, parents, and colleages may work,
- demonstrate capacity to reflect on actual practice in the school, own experiences and development, in the light of previous experiences from theoretical studies, and earlier practicums, and
- demonstrate capacity to reflect on the fundamental values of the Swedish School, including the Human Rights and democratic values.

The course is located at an assigned school, where the student shall follow and actively participate in school activities according to the Learning Outcomes.

See contents.

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and 60 credits from the first semester of Teacher Education or the equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all examinations included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all course units have been passed.

The grading is based on a written assessment by the assigned tutor at the school, on visits and discussions with the assigned teacher from the university, and on a specific written, individual assignment.

Attendance is mandatory for the full period. This means that absence must be compensated with additional school days, at a time and place decided by the university in consultation with the tutor. Absence is reported in the written assessment from the tutor. The course coordinator is responsible for examination and grading.

The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Students may not make a second attempt at any examination (or element of examination) already passed in order to receive a higher grade. Further information concerning assessment and grading criteria is provided in a study guide distributed at the beginning of the course.

Students are guaranteed a minimum of three examination occasions, including the regular occasion.

If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student is entitled to request that the next examination is assessed and graded by a new examiner if possible. The decision to accept or reject such a request is made by the vice dean of education.

In case the course is terminated or significantly altered, examination according to the present course syllabus shall be offered on at least two occasions in the course of one year after the termination/alteration.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination	7.5 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

At the end of the course, a course evaluation is performed and commented on by the course coordinator and, if possible, a student/students (course developer/s). The course evaluation, which is published on the relevant learning platform and submitted to the study administration, is to function as a basis for future improvements to the course.

The course is intended as a practicum period for incoming international teacher education students. This course is part of one full semester within teacher education and is not offered as a separate course. The course is offered subject to availability.

Legislation and Policy Documents

Skolverket [The National Agency for Education] (2011). Curriculum for the compulsory school, preschool class and the recreation centre. Stockholm: Skolverket.
Retrieved from http://www.skolverket.se/publikationerid?=2686

Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References. http:ju.se/library/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references.html

Information Material about Anti-Plagiarism at Universities. The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University. http:pingpong.hj.se/public/courseId/10565/publicPage.do