STM101 Language, text and mathematics
- ECTS Credits:
- 20
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Unni Wathne
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Workplace based Pre-school education, bachelor's programme
- Workplace based Pre-school education, bachelor's programme
Teaching language
Norwegian.Recommended prerequisites
None.
Course contents
Knowledge area examines children's linguistic, conceptual, mathematical and text cultural development. These development areas are important for children's play and learning and is essential for children to develop relationships with other people and function socially in a multilingual and multicultural society. The content in the knowledge area is about children's language and speech development, children's literature and media culture and children's mathematical meaning making, creative curiosity and problem solving. The knowledge area focuses on the kindergarten teacher's role and responsibility to give children varied experiences with customized linguistic, literary and mathematical activities. Knowledge area topics related the youngest children and transition kindergarten / school. The knowledge area combines theoretical and practical knowledge of language and mathematics development and mapping and assessment. Linguistic and mathematical practices are present in children's play and exploration. The knowledge area emphasizes that kindergarten teacher respond proactively to learning and education potential of these practices. The knowledge area is based on teacher education in mathematics, the Norwegian language and pedagogy.
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Students
- Have knowledge about children's mathematical development, children's oral and written language and language development, also in multilingual and multicultural perspective
- Have knowledge of fiction and nonfiction for children, genres of oral tradition and modern text and media cultures
- Have knowledge of the importance of developing positive attitudes towards mathematics, language and language diversity
- Have knowledge of mathematical areas relevant to children, and mathematics as a tool for the systematic exploration and thinking
- Have knowledge of the play and its importance for language and mathematics learning
- Have knowledge of the narrative art
SKILLS
Students
- Observe, facilitate, identify and follow up children's language and math development
- Is a conscious linguistic role model and a conversation partner that promotes development and learning at work with kindegartens
- Organize an inclusive and stimulating learning environment for mathematical and linguistic exploration, storytelling and reading aloud and ensure quality and cultural diversity in kindergarten text communication
- To direct and inspire children as they explore oral and written genres, mathematical problem, symbols and relationships
- Can use ICT as a teaching tool in the work area of ¿¿knowledge
GENERAL PRACTICE
Students
- To document and evaluate the institution's activities with language, text and mathematics
- Can communicate and discuss pedagogical issues with staff, parents and external partners
- Respond proactively to contemporary nursery discussions related to language, text and mathematics
- Master oral and written Norwegian (bokmål and nynorsk) and can use language qualified professional context
Examination requirements
In order to take the exam the student must have passed practice and participated in the compulsory teaching. In addition, the following requirements must be approved: one oral group presentation and a written individual work. The coursework is assessed on a pass / fail basis.
Teaching methods
Tuition includes online lectures, guided practice and study collections. Study sessions on campus can even include seminar work, practical training, work assignments, fieldwork and excursions.
The kindergarten is an important arena for learning in the workplace based kindergarten teacher. Between study sessions on campus, the students tasks to be solved at the individual workplace.
Practice is 15 days and is an integral part of the knowledge area. A more detailed description of the content and progress in practice s term plans and Practice Document for workplace based kindergarten teacher.
Expected scope of work equals 540 hours.
Evaluation
Evaluation is carried out as mid-term evaluation and in line with the normal arrangement in the quality assurance system Chapter 2.1.1. Any final evaluation can be implemented if required.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual 6-hour written exam. Graded.