NO-408 Didactics of Norwegian, part 2, one subject only

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

NO-154 Didactics of Norwegian, part 1, one subject only

Course contents

The course is one part of the one-year programme in educational theory and practice which consists of didactics in one or two subjects, pedagogy and practice.

The course in Norwegian didactics is subdivided into three main areas:

The school's position in society and the subject's place in education

Pupil knowledge and the role of the teacher

Teaching and learning

The school's position in society and the subject's place in education deals with the distinctiveness of the subject of Norwegian, development and its legitimization as a school subject, curriculum and other official documents. Problems related to the secondary school level will also be emphasized.

Pupil knowledge and the role of the teacher focuses on the role of the Norwegian teacher, and knowledge about youth culture and the diversity of the pupils¿ background and abilities. The course also deals with youth culture and the diversity of the pupils abilities. Pedagogical skills in classroom management, communication and building good learning environments will be focused.

Teaching and learning treats didactic theories, teaching methods, learning strategies and knowledge of teaching aids. Based on the students' knowledge of Norwegian and insight into the subject's didactics, the course will furthermore focus on didactic reflection and practical rehearsal in the form of planning, implementation, adaptation and assessment of the teaching of Norwegian in secondary school.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course the students shall have obtained

• knowledge of the National Curriculum for the Norwegian at secondary school level

• knowledge of the relation between Norwegian as scientific subject, a study- and school subject, and also between subject, subject didactics and practice

• knowledge of a broad variety of learning strategies and teaching methods as well as teaching aids and materials adapted to Norwegian as a school subject

• knowledge about the Sami language, its distribution, its role in society and in history

• extensive knowledge about multilingualism, multilingual practice and about learning Norwegian as second language

• extensive knowledge of theoretical literary and didactical concepts and perspectives that are relevant for teachers working with literature from various times, genres and media, and which is aimed at youth in particular

Skills

Upon completion of the course the students are to be able to

• reflect upon and discuss aims, content, methods, forms of assessment, curricula and teaching aids related to teaching Norwegian at the lower secondary level

• orientate themselves in subject literature, read critically and with professional assurance develop their own role understanding and practice

• plan and implement teaching based on the Norwegian subject curriculum for secondary school, and which is adapted to the diversity of the pupils

• reflect upon, assess and justify their own didactical practice

• have advanced methodological knowledge and be able to carry out individual analysis of collected data material

• be able to plan and carry our a R&D project related to the practice period, as well as discuss and present the results in a structured and scientific way

General competence

Upon completion of the course the students will

• be able to perform as professionally competent and didactically reflected Norwegian teachers in various teaching situations

• have a conscious understanding of ethical problems related to research, including privacy protection, scources and references

Examination requirements

The following must be completed and passed:

• The practice period

• Mandatory participation requirements (80 %)

• Mandatory participation at the initial course

• Students who have chosen Norwegian as subject No. 1: An interdisciplinary R&D project related to the practice period. The presentation will be described in a separate instruction..

• Students who have chosen Norwegian as subject No. 2: Written assignment

Teaching methods

The teaching will be characterized by a variety of work methods in the form of lectures, seminars, practice and supervision, conversation, reflection, presentations, preparation of teaching and other practical exercises. Practical testing of various forms of activities relating to Norwegian and the role of the teacher will be central.
In addition to teaching students are expected to work both individually and in groups. A significant part of the students' learning and maturing will develop through these individual efforts.
As the course is part of the one-year programme in educational theory and practice, it requires students' actual participation in practical assignments that are part of the teaching. Mandatory attendance will then be required.
Students taking Norwegian as subject 1 will, in pairs or small groups, submit an interdisciplinary R&D project related to the practice period. The presentation will be described in a separate instruction.
Students taking Norwegian as subject 2 will submit one written assignment.
The students will have six weeks of practice in secondary school.

The workload is estimated to about 200 hours.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

• 4-hour written examination (counts 50%)

• Written assignment (counts 50%)

Both parts must be passed. Graded assessment

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
NO-407 – Didactics of Norwegian, part 2	7.5
NO-422 – Specialization assignment for one-subject students - Norwegian	7.5