Teaching Practice, 2nd year, Spring

Knowledge

The student

Has understanding for and knowledge about the pupils¿ development, variety and diversity

Reflects on his/her own role in the encounter with the cultural, lingual, religious and social diversity in school

Has knowledge about the content of Opplæringsloven, chapter 9a

Has insight into the the practice school¿s work for a good and inclusive learning environment and is able to discuss how the practice school works to achieve a good and inclusive learning environment. Can, moreover, discuss the measures that the practice school takes to deal with bullying, and discuss this work with fellow students and other stakeholders at school

Has theoretical and didactic knowledge about his/her selected subjects

Skills

The student

Is, on his/her own and by use of variation in aims, tasks and forms of assessment, able to conduct good learning processes and adapted teaching in the selected focus subjects.

Is able to identify and discuss measures to deal with bullying and harassment and contributes positively to the school¿s learning environment

Has the ability to reflect on ethical problems related to professional tasks in the encounter with the diversity in school

Shows the ability to communicate and collaborate with various actors (for example pupils, colleagues, fellow-students, parents, support apparatus).

General competence

The student

Has knowledge about problems related to learning for pupils with Norwegian as a second language

Shows an attitude that promotes the pupils¿ academic and social development regardless of academic, social, linguistic or religious background

The subject in the practice placement

Each semester the student selects one or more specialization subjects. Special learning outcomes related to the practice placement emphasize the characteristics of selected subject(s) (work methods etc.) in the practice period.

During the practice placement the student is part of a team of fellow-students professionally mentored by a practice supervisor. Practice placement in the 1st year focus on observation as method for reflection and learning. The student shall together with his/her fellow-students work at preparation of teaching and training skills in various teaching situations. This implies work methods like individual preparation, observation, participation in tutorials, planning, implementing and evaluating/assessing teaching in a practice group. The student shall also participate in the school's other activities.

The practice period is 10 days.

For studenter som velger 2. fremmedspråk (fransk, spansk eller tysk) er praksisomfanget 15 dager.

For students who choose a second foreign language (French, Spanish or German) the practice is 10 days.