The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Pre-school Education

Teaching language

Norwegian

Recommended prerequisites

Childrens Development, Play and Learning

Course contents

This area of knowledge focuses on children's lingual, conceptual, mathematical and text cultural development. These areas of development are important to children's play and learning, and they are essential for children to develop relations to other people, and in order for them to function socially in a multilingual and multicultural society. This area of knowledge is concerned with children's language and language development, children's literature and media culture, children's mathematical meaning making, creative curiosity and problem solving. The STM-area of knowledge focuses on the role and responsibility of the kindergarten teacher when it comes to providing children with varied experiences with adapted activities concerning language learning, literature, and mathematics. This area of knowledge incorporates pedagogical leadership as a theme, and it also focuses on topics related to the youngest children and the transition from kindergarten to school.

 

The STM-area of knowledge combines theoretical and practical knowledge with respect to lingual development and mathematical development as well as structured observation and assessment. This area of knowledge emphasizes that the kindergarten teacher is actively involved in the children's learning and educational potential. Therefore, the STM-area of knowledge focuses on theoretical and didactic reflections regarding children's learning and development in general and in connection with lingual, textual, and mathematical learning and development in particular. The learning outcome description made explicit under the heading skills, will be evaluated in connection with the practical part of the kindergarten teacher education.

 

The knowledge in this course is primarily based on the teacher education subjects Norwegian, Mathematics and Pedagogy. The course will emphasize early childhood education and didactic research connected to kindergartens. Practice is an integral part of the course.

Learning outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

After completing this course, the student will:

  • have knowledge of the 0 - 6 year olds' mathematical development, oral and written language as well as language development, including multilingual and multicultural perspectives

  • have knowledge of multimodal texts, i.e. fiction and nonfiction for children genres of oral tradition, and modern text and media cultures

  • have knowledge about the importance of developing a positive attitude towards mathematics, language and language diversity

  • have knowledge of mathematical areas relevant to children, and mathematics as a tool for systematic exploration and thinking

  • have knowledge of the significance of play for all children's language and mathematics learning

  • be familiar with Sámi narrative traditions

 

SKILLS

After completing this course, the student will:

  • be able to observe, facilitate, map and follow up on children's language and mathematical development

  • be a reflected linguistic role model and a conversation partner that promotes development and learning while working with the content of the kindergarten

  • be able to organize an inclusive and stimulating learning environment with regard to mathematical and lingual exploration, storytelling and reading aloud, and ensure quality and cultural diversity in the kindergarten's text mediation

  • be able to guide and inspire children as they explore oral and written genres, mathematical problems, symbols and relationships

  • be able to use ICT as a pedagogical tool while working with this knowledge area

 

GENERAL COMPETENCE

After completing this course, the student will:

  • be able to document and evaluate the kindergarten's work regarding language, text, and mathematics

  • be able to communicate and discuss subject-pedagogical issues with staff, parents, and external collaborators

  • be able to actively relate to contemporary subject discussions regarding language, text, and mathematics in kindergartens

  • be able to express themselves in Norwegian in a professional manner, both orally and in writing (Bokmål and Nynorsk)

Examination requirements

The student must have passed three compulsory coursework assignments: two group assignments with accompanying oral presentations, and one individual written assignment. In order to become eligible for the exams in this area og knowledge, the kindergarten practice og every semester must be passed. In order to become eligible for the exams in this area of knowledge, a project must be passed also.

It's a requirement for a minimum of 70% attendance.

Teaching methods

The estimated workload is 800 hours divided into two semesters. The course includes lectures, seminars, group and individual work.

 

The workload of this area of knowledge also includes practice in kindergartens and schools, a total of 35 days. 5 days are used for observation practice focusing on the transition from kindergarten to school. Therefore, this observational practice takes place in the autumn. During the kindergarten practice, the student will be responsible for leading the pedagogical work in the kindergarten for several days. The student will be given practical tasks connected to the STM-area of knowledge; the student will have to plan, lead, implement, document and evaluate activities in collaboration with the practice teacher and subject teachers from the STM-area of knowledge.

 

The subject will not comprise compulsory teaching beyond the teaching that takes place in the context of compulsory work requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria

6 - hour individual written exam to be given at the end of the autumn semester. Digital submission. Graded mark comprising 60 % of the finale grade.

Individual oral exam to be given at the end of the spring semester. Graded mark comprising 40 % of the final grade.

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
STM102K – Language, text and mathematics 23
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