FNUG Foundations is centered on articles that participants read beforehand and discuss during the seminar.
The goal is to develop a foundation for understanding learning and the learner, allowing it to contribute to research, teaching, and education.
In FNUG Foundations, we focus on research literature. Before each seminar, we carefully read the article that serves as the centerpiece for the in-depth discussion of the seminar.
The seminars take place in person in the Seminar Room at the Department of Biology, but it is also possible to listen in online. Students are very welcome to join.
We kick off with an informal lunch from 12:00 to 13:00 for those interested. Please bring your own food.
Program for FNUG Foundations, Autumn Semester, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 13:00-15:00
We will discuss the concept of "Playworlds" in relation to learning environments for preschool children, based on the following two texts:
- "Scientific Playworlds: a Model of Teaching Science in Play-Based Setting" af Marilyn Fleer.
- "Young children's mathematical problem solving and thinking in a playworld" af Liang Li og Leigh Disney.
Wednesday, November 29, 13:00-15:00
Based on the article "Dramatic Science. A Critical Review of Drama in Science Education" by Marianne Ødegaard, Professor of Science Education at the "Department of Teacher Education and School Research" at the University of Oslo, we will discuss how the use of drama and theater activities – in a well-considered manner and guided by reflective science teachers – can create empowering learning environments and thus meaningful learning experiences for students.
FNUG Research Seminars
Also participate in FNUG's other research seminars, where FNUG's own researchers or invited external experts present topics within themes such as subject didactics, research perspectives on the development of teaching at the higher education level, STEM education, science communication, educational resources, professional development, and educational innovation.
Read more about FNUG Research Seminars here