Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should

• have knowledge of økosystemer, artsmangfold og kunne drøfte ulike miljøutfordringer knyttet til disse
• have knowledge of vårt solsystem, geologiske prosesser i jordskorpa, års- og døgnvariasjoner og planter og dyrs tilpasninger til disse
• have knowledge of det periodiske system, navnsetting av kjemiske forbindelser, oppbygging og egenskaper til vanlige kjemiske stoffer
• kunne drøfte energibegrepet og kunne knytte dette til konkrete eksempler fra ulike deler av naturfagene
• kunne foreta relevante værmålinger og presentere resultatene med og uten digitale hjelpemidler
• kunne forklare vanlige værfenomener
• kunne forklare enkle kjemiske reaksjoner og fenomener knyttet til vann, luft, lyd og lys og kunne gjøre rede for hvordan vann- og vindenergi utnyttes før og nå
• kunne planlegge og gjennomføre variert undervisning samt vurdere egen undervisning og elevers måloppnåelse i naturfag i forhold til læreplanen
• have knowledge of naturfagets plass i skolen og naturvitenskapelige arbeidsmetoder
• have knowledge of problemstillinger i faget knyttet til undervisning i flerkulturelt miljø og tilpasset opplæring ha kunnskap om sikkerhet, lover og forskrifter som gjelder i naturfagundervisning.

Course contents

• fieldwork with knowledge of species on land, in fresh water and at the seashore
• various activities and games which increase the ability of perception and conceptual structure
• use of terrariums and aquariums in kindergarten
• cultivation of plants in kindergarten and school
• earth, sun and moon. Mutual position and movements
• seasonal and daily fluctuations, tideal water and the adaptations of plants and animals to these fluctuations
• infectious diseases, allergies, poisonous plants and animals
• safety measures and prevention of injuries
• simple physical experiments with water, air, sound and energy
• science equipment in kindergarten

There will be an interdisciplinary approach to parts of the curriculum manifested through an interdisciplinary project, integrating natural science, pedagogy and fine arts.

Teaching methods

Field work and outdoor activities constitute half of the teaching and is mandatory, the rest is either lectures or individual supervision. The interdisciplinary project, and a field session prepared and guided by the students, both as group work, are mandatory. A specimen collection is presented individually and

is evaluated and given differentiated marks.

Obligatory practice period in kindergarten school is part of the course.

Examination requirement Approved project, practice period and students field session. Mandatory course participation in field and lab work.

Assessment methods and criteria Graded assessment partly based on casual election of the individual specimen collection and partly on a 3 hour written examination under supervision. Both parts count equal.

Type of course Theoretical and practical.

Level of course First cycle.

Year of study

Second year in Bachelor's Programme in Pre-school Education

Name of lecturer/contact person Assistant Professor Svein Grundetjern

Recommended or required reading Avalible on request.

Mode of delivery Face-to-face