Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Prerequisites and co-requisites Passed PRA022

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
• makes use of earlier acquired experiences related to norms and regulations from the practice arena

Social competence implies that the student:

• is independent and makes decisions while at the same time can cooperate with the other adults in the pre-school
• identifies him/herself with the management role in relation to children and adults
• shows engagement and creativity in the teamwork with the children

Professional competence implies that the student:

Natural science:

• can arrange and carry through activities indoor and outdoor that improve children´s knowledge about the nature

Fine arts:

• has knowledge about how children express themselves visually, dramatically and musically
• can arrange, inspire and guide children to creative work

Pedagogy:

• shows knowledge and insight in communication, cooperation and management

Didactic competence implies that the student:

• plans based on the national Pre-school Frame plan, the pre-school´s annual plan and tasks assigned by the coordinating group
• makes the subjects fine arts, natural science 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
• dares to discuss difficult situations in the pre-school
• is exploring and tries out new work methods
• raises thoughtful questions regarding the content and practice of the pre-school

Course contents

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

• 4 weeks, autumn, 3rd semester
• The subjects; pedagogy, natural science and fine arts
• Theme: management and creative activities

The student will:

• discuss expectations with practice teacher
• write a practice contract
• use a diary and carry through a pedagogical documentation
• carry through assignments set by the coordinating group
• plan, manage and evaluate using a planning model:

- single activities

- five management days

- half days of leadership

- lead a department meeting or a staff meeting

- possibly lead parts of a parent´s meeting

Teaching methods and workload

• 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 in each pre-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. Autumn

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