During the third year of study, students develop pedagogical leadership skills, the ability to reflect on the Norwegian preschool as a pedagogical institution in relation to the pedagogical institution where the teaching practice abroad takes place, and demonstrate that pedagogical leadership includes professional ethical awareness.
More about the learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods, examinations: Course plan
Practical assignments
During teaching practice, students carry out pedagogical work consisting of various activities. The topics addressed and contents of the pedagogical work are planned and carried out in coordination with the teaching practice supervisor, staff members and in keeping with the wishes of the teaching practice preschool. After completing teaching practice, students are required to submit a report on their experiences and reflections from teaching practice. The first draft is written during the teaching practice period.
Teaching practice timeline
Preparations prior to departure:
- Familiarisation with the governing documents and curricular for the teaching practice preschool.
- Digital meeting with the teaching practice supervisor.
Week 1/2:
- Observe and obtain information that may be relevant for pedagogical activities.
- Plan, justify and prepare pedagogical activities based on the information obtained and dialogue with the teaching practice supervisor. The activities must align with the children’s interests, abilities and right to participation.
- Take reflection notes that can be used for the teaching practice report.
Week 2/3:
- Lead and carry out several pedagogical activities. Each of the activities is documented, evaluated and if relevant, developed in the course of the week.
- Involve and collaborate with staff.
- Take reflection notes that can be used for the teaching practice report.
Week 3/4:
- Together with the teaching practice supervisor and other staff members if relevant, reflect on and evaluate the pedagogical activities carried out and how they were experienced.
- Take reflection notes that can be used for the teaching practice report.
At the end of the teaching practice, the student submits a teaching practice report (1,500 words) based on experiences from teaching practice and with a main focus on professional reflection. This is in addition to a 15-minute presentation for fellow students.
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Assessment
You submit the assessment report digitally via Secure channel to UiA. Head of teaching practice pre-school education, Helene Wanner, receives the report.
The report may also be submitted as paper, which the student delivers to the head of teaching practice.
When filling out your report, please use the document below: