UTV10NKU Outdoor Learning

Contents and structure

The study plan for this module builds on the completed 20 ECTS introductory module "Norwegian Culture and Education" and provides a deeper understanding of selected topics. Interdisciplinary aspects and project work are central elements. The module is taught towards the end of each semester.

• As a prerequisite to commencement, this course must have a minimum of 8 students. Introductory seminar
• Tutorials and development of project assignment for chosen target group
• Tutorials and formulation of presentation form
• Tutorials and work with project assignment and report
• Execution of presentation

Learning Outcome

In this module, students will use and further develop their understanding and knowledge o selected topics. As the final product, based on a self-chosen but previously approved form of presentation, students will show:

• scholarly competence
• didactic competence
• social competence
• change and development competence
• professional ethical competence

Entry requirements

UTV20NKU (Norwegian Culture and Education) or

Teaching methods

The module is based on introductory seminars where both students and teachers are contributors. Students may work in groups or pairs, but will be assessed and graded individually.

Students will receive tutorials in the following:

• Development of project assignment and target group
• Formulation of presentation form
• Work with project assignment

The presentation form, for example, may be: a speech, a lecture, a digital presentation, an artistic performance, a dramatic or theatrical performance, a study of a self-composed or own arrangement of an ensemble or choral arrangement, a concert, the adaptation of an indoor or outdoor area where kindergarten children or school pupils are invited to a didactic arrangement, a media contribution, a scholarly article, etc.

All presentation forms must be compiled in English. The scope, content and form will be dependent on the type of presentation form chosen.

The module will be composed of seminars, group work, group and individual tutorials, and individual student work. The electronic study support system Canvas will be used. The project may be linked to the practical field.

Compulsory learning activities

None

Assessment

Continuous assessment: Both individual and group assessment. This will take place orally unless agreed otherwise. Final assessment: Linked to final product. The grading scale A-F is used. If the Module 2,  10 ECTS-exam paper is not accepted, the student must hand in a new paper or an edited version within three weeks.