Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course students will have knowledge of

- historical development, diversity, teaching and the meaning of life, practice, ethics and aesthetic expression in secular humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with particular emphasis on Christianity and Norwegian conditions
- holy texts: main contents, historical background and central stories, with particular emphasis on the Bible- different views on human life- basic ethical theories
- human rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- basic subject didactical terms and problems
- the subject´s history, reasons, contents and aims
- subject specific teaching methods
- exemption regulations

Skills

Upon completion of the course students can

- plan, carry out and evaluate teaching in an independent and reflective way with emphasis on the perspective of growth and multi-cultural challenges
- use subject specific teaching methods
- cooperate with colleagues, the pupils and their homes
- carry out adapted teaching based on the pupil´s religion and faith
- combine the demand for objective, critical and pluralistic teaching with varied, pupil-active and engaging work methods and corresponding forms of assessment
- include the basic skills in the teaching
- reflect critically on the subject´s contents, goals and values, and the relation between subject, teaching and personal growth in professional practice
- make use of the internet and use the digital learning arena in a critical and pedagogical way

General Competence

Upon completion of the course students
- have a high competence in the professional code of ethics
- can discuss and take a stand on challenges related to working with pupils of different religions and with varying backgrounds in faith
- can arrange and prepare grounds for cooperation between the home, the school and the local society
- understand the role of teachers as transmitters of values in a multi-cultural society

Course contents The course covers the subject´s first 15 credits in the Teachers Education 1-7. The course prepares for teaching the subject in general, and for year 5 to 7 in particular. It offers an introduction to the didactics of religion and the three main areas of the subject, Christianity, philosophy and ethics, and Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and faith.

Teaching methods and workload The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and groups and is related to practice, excursions and project work.

Examination requirement Compulsory practice and excursion project must be assessed as a Pass. The same applies for other compulsory tasks which will be made known when the semester starts.

Assessment methods and criteria Individual 6-hour written examination. Graded assessment.

Type of course Theoretical/practical

Level of course

Bachelor's level

Year of study See course structure diagram.

Name of lecturer/contact person Contact Hans Hodne

Work placements 3 weeks compulsory teaching practice according to separate plan.