School Library Studies 3

Study programme code SKBIB3-30D

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements 30 credits in the School Library Education 130 credits in School Library Education 2, or equivalent education

General description and profile of the programme

The program will provide students with knowledge of:

- school library as a resource in the students' academic and general education
- information literacy, theoretical basis and practical teaching in schools
- adapted to teaching in the school library
- continuing reading training
- development of students' reading strategies in working with scientific texts, fiction and complex texts

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 On successful completion of the programme the students;
- have developed an overall understanding of the role the school library can play as learning and education arena in a multicultural and technological society
- have further developed their knowledge of school library resources in teaching and enable seeing this in a social perspective
- could make didactic and methodological reviews concerning the use of library and learning resources in schools
- have acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in the information literacy - information retrieval, source assessment, reading different kinds of texts and use of information in forming their own knowledge - and be able to pass their knowledge on
- have good knowledge of recent research on reading development
- are able to reflect on and demonstrate how the school library can be used in the students' efforts to develop reading strategies

Teaching methods The program is designed as Internet-based distance learning over two semesters, fall and spring. There are two public meetings, one voluntary and one mandatory.

Assessment methods

There will be one graded grade in each course. The grade is based on an individual written examinations in subject SK-200 and an individual written assignment in subject SK-201. See course descriptions!

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies Students who have completed a width of unity within the school library knowledge (30-60 credits) is allowed implementing this into a number of bachelor's degrees. It planned a bachelor's degree in school library knowledge. Subject to the approval of it, the three studies within the school library knowledge could be included in a specialization.
The program provides vocational competence as a school librarian in primary and secondary education. Competence can also be used in the public library, county libraries and academic libraries.

Contact person For further information, contact the academic leader, Siri Ingvaldsen or administrative coordinator, Anne Kari Sletten.