School Library Studies 1, One-semester Programme

Study programme code SKBIB1-30D

ECTS credits 30

General description and profile of the programme The programme aims to give students an introduction in educational use of The School Library including knowledge of and skills in how to organise, develop and maintain a school library as well as an introduction in literature and media.
The programme may be included in the optional part of General Teacher Education, in several Bachelor Programmes, in a self-made Bachelor Programme and may be a further education for teachers in primary school and in upper secondary school.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes Having completed the programme the students should
- acquired knowledge and skill necessary for organizing and developing a school library
- have knowledge about teaching materials as an educational resource for learning environment in school
- be able to use and evaluate different teaching materials and information sources
- knowledge of and skills in how to organise the information and how to manage a school library
- have an insight in the use of school library in relation to literature- and culture- offers to children and young people

Teaching methods Distance teaching/using web based presentation. Two optional common -meetings will be arranged in Kristiansand.

Assessment methods One summarized differentiated grade will be given.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The programme may qualify teachers for work in the school library, primarily in primary school, but also in secondary school.
It is possible to continue to the extension programmes School Library Studies 2 and School Library Studies 3.

Contact person Alf Kjetil Igland (38141568 )