Teaching starts Spring

Language of instruction Norwegian

Prerequisites and co-requisites Passed PRA024

Learning outcomes

This practice period is based on the national Frame plan for Pre-school teacher education.

Professional-ethic competence implies that the student:

• shows interest and engagement in personal choice of profession
• is an active participant and takes responsibility for own assignments
• shows respect towards children, parents and staff at the pre-school
• relate to the norms and regulations that apply to the practice arena

Social competence implies that the student:

• communicate and cooperates in a friendly way with single pupils, group of pupils and colleagues
• is an evident leader in learning activities
• shows engagement and creativity in the teamwork with the children

Professional competence implies that the student:

Norwegian:

• teaches culture in an engaged way
• prepares and carries through language stimulating activities for groups of children

Pedagogy:

• discusses the school´s learning environment
• reflects on the children´s transition from pre-school to primary school

Mathematics:

• arrange for exploration and experimenting with number and shapes.
• reflects around children´s mathematical development

Didactic competence implies that the student:

• can plan based on Kunnskapsløftet, local plans and tasks assigned by the coordinating group
• makes the subjects mathematics, Norwegian and pedagogy visible in the planning, carrying out and evaluation of the main theme this semester
• discusses and makes use of one or more planning models

Change and development competence implies that the student:

• learns from and builds on personal and others´ experiences
• shows willingness and ability to change practice resulting from guidance
• is exploring and tries out new work methods
• raises thoughtful questions regarding the content and practice of the primary school

Course contents

The learning outcome is the basis for the content of this practice period.

2 weeks, spring, 4th semester

Subjects: pedagogy, mathematics and Norwegian

Theme: Learning environment, ways of learning, management

The student will:

• discuss expectations with practice teacher
• write a practice contract
• carry through assignments set by the coordinating group
• plan, manage and evaluate single lessons

The practice group will:

Plan, manage and evaluate a thematic 3-day project

Practice is compulsory.

Teaching methods

• student, practice teacher and subject teacher contributes with guidance. The practice-teacher at the pre-school has the daily responsibility. 1.5 hours pr week is set aside for guidance.
• subject teachers guide the students at the primary school
• students, practice teachers and subject teachers meet at subject meetings prior to the practice period for information and clarifying expectations

Assessment methods and criteria

After completed practice the tutor writes an individual written evaluation graded Pass/Fail.

The grade is given on the basis of the learning outcome and given criteria for this practice period. The student will present his/her evaluation report for the practice teacher at the start of the next practice period.

Type of course Practice

Level of course Bachelor

Year of study 2nd year. Spring

Name of lecturer/contact person Programme coordinator Anne Karin W. Olsen

Mode of delivery Face-to-face