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Study Model

Autumn 2024

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Spring 2025

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Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon completion of the programme, students will:

  • have an overall understanding of the role the school library can play as a learning and education arena in a multicultural and technological society
  • have an insight into the field of information literacy - information retrieval, sourse assessment, reading different kinds of texts and use of information in forming their own knowledge
  • have knowledge of recent research on reading development

Skills

Upon completion of the programme, students will:

  • have fundamental skills in information retrieval, assessment and use of information
  • be able to make didactic and methodological assessment concerning the use of the library and learning resources in school
  • be able to reflect on and demonstrate how the school library can be used in the students' efforts to develop reading strategies

General skills

Upon completion of the programme, students will:

  • be able to pass on their knowledge about different types of texts, reading development and information literacy
  • be able to discuss academic and ethical questions related to the field of school libraries
  • be able to identify possibilities for further development of the school library as a learning and education arena

Admission requirements

30 credits in the School Library Education 1 and 30 credits in School Library Education 2, or equivalent education

General description and profile of the programme

The programme is about the school library as a learning and education arena, information literacy and development of reading strategies using printed and digital fiction and non-fiction text. Important subjects are communication and use of different types of information sources in school.

Teaching and learning methods

The program is designed as Internet-based distance learning over two semesters. There are two public meetings in Kristiansand, one voluntary and one mandatory. Most of the instruction and supervision take place through electronic communication on the learning platform Canvas. Students will be exposed to various forms of instruction on the learning platform, for example screen recording, video and written lectures.

Assessment methods

There will be one differentiated grade awarded in each course. The grade is based on an individual written examination in SK-200, and an individual written in-depth assignment in SK-201. See course descriptions for more information.

Internationalisation

All courses in School Library Science have some international prescribed texts. This is mostly Nordic in School Library Science 1 and 2, and mostly American in School Library Science 3. Sweden and the US are leading countries in the field, and they are included as examples in lectures and literature.

The language of teaching is Norwegian.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies

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

Student adviser Anne Marit Foss (38 14 10 33, anne.m.foss@uia.no) or programme coordinator Ingeborg E. Fredwall (38 14 10 92, ingeborg.e.fredwall@uia.no ).

Other information

It is a requirement that all students at UiA have their own portable computer ('laptop') for use in teaching and examinations, see Examination Regulations, University of Agder, §12d.
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