Innholdsfortegnelse

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Undervisningsspråk

Engelsk

Læringsutbytte

After completing the course the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate a basic knowledge of the principles of international and comparative education
  • describe the central concepts of international and comparative research
  • apply these principles and concepts to comparative analysis of educational practices and policies
  • formulate a general understanding of the Norwegian educational system, its characteristics and objectives
  • reflect on practical experiences, such as observation in Norwegian schools and/or preschools, and compare the functioning of these institutions to similar entities in other countries
  • describe current issues and trends in international and comparative education

Innhold

The course provides an introduction to central concepts and methods of comparative education. Norway is used as a common point of reference, that is, an overview of the Norwegian curriculum, characteristics of Norwegian schools, historical factors, and other information about Norwegian society in relation to the Norwegian system of education will be presented. Students will choose an area of interest, develop a research question, design and conduct an observation comparative study in that area. For example, the student may choose to investigate the use of certain strategies, subject areas, or look at approaches with respect to a particular age group. Important questions that will guide the learning activities are: How are international comparisons made? Why is it important to make these comparisons? What are the dangers or precautions that we need to be aware of in making such comparisons?

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

Working methods will involve a combination of lectures, group work, self-study, individual tutorials and visits to schools or other institutions. Students will choose between (a) participating in a practical experience or (b) conducting a theoretical analysis of comparative research. Students who select the practical experience will be placed in a school or preschool as observers under the supervision of a mentor. They must complete at least 10-15 hours of observation individually or in pairs. Visits must take place over a minimum of 2 weeks but can span over a longer period. Students who choose the theoretical analysis will conduct an investigation of research literature and/or policy under the supervision of the course instructor(s).
Estimated hours of work is 270.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

Attendance in 70% of all course activities.

a) Students participating in the practical placement are required to submit a written report of their activities approved course instructor(s).

b) Students who conduct the theoretical analysis are required to submit a written report examining 2-3 research articles in the field of comparative education to be approved by the course instructor(s).

Passing the midterm assignment is a prerequisite for taking the exam.

Eksamen

5-hour written examination. Graded assessment.

Studentevaluering

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Tilbys som enkeltemne

Yes, subject to capacity.

Opptakskrav hvis tilbudt som enkeltemne

The course is open for students who are training to become teachers and students who are studying education in courses that do not in themselves lead to qualified teacher status.

Annen informasjon

Before participating in school practice or school visits all students must sign a declaration of confidentiality, and present a valid certificate of good conduct issued by the police, or a confirmation from the home institution that the valid certificate is in their possession.
Sist hentet fra FS (Felles studentsystem) 15. okt. 2026 21:12:40