Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian.

Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, the student will: - be able to defend and reflect upon his academic position, practical experience and attitudes to pedagogical work - have attained the following types of competence: social, ethical, leadership, adaptability and development - be able to plan, teach and evaluate lesson plans based on the national curriculum for arts and crafts - be able to adapt instruction to the pupils' talents, interests and local conditions - be able to defend and debate educational issues connected to relevant educational theories - show insight in the role and function arts and crafts have in school, society and the culture in historical, contemporary and future perspectives. - be able to draw the subject of arts and crafts into global and multicultural perspectives

Course contents Instruction includes teaching theories of arts and crafts and training students in both didactic reflection and the teaching skills needed to teach arts and crafts in different schools.

Teaching methods The course includes approximately 60 hours of instruction, including seminar work and study trips. The students will also get supervision of their project work. Students must fullfill an attendance requirement in order to be allowed to take the final examination. More information will be given at semester start.

Examination requirement - Compulsory assignments - Mandatory attendance requirements must be fulfilled - Practice periods must be assessed as passed

Assessment methods and criteria - Semester paper/project work ( 20 pages) 50 % - One oral examination (50 %) Assessed on the scale of A-F (with A as the highest mark and F as fail).

Type of course Theoretical/practical.

Level of course First cycle.

Year of study See course structure diagram.

Name of lecturer/contact person Assistant Professor Anita Skogen

Mode of delivery Face-to-face