Course content

This is the first of two practicum courses in the PPU program. The course consists of at least 30 days of supervised, varied, and assessed practicum. The practicum builds on the student’s subject knowledge so that the student develops professional competence through theoretical reflection and through the development of their own subject-specific, pedagogical, and didactic knowledge and skills.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• has knowledge of the teacher’s tasks, roles, and responsibilities in education
• has knowledge of the current curriculum framework
• is familiar with the school as an organization

Skills

The student:

• can plan, implement, and reflect on teaching based on research- and experience-based knowledge
• can lead and facilitate teaching sequences that promote good academic and social learning processes
• can adapt instruction and create a motivating and inclusive learning environment
• can provide feedback that promotes learning and help students reflect on their own learning and academic development

General Competence

The student:

• can build relationships with students and parents
• can collaborate and communicate with fellow students, pupils, and teachers
• can act in accordance with professional ethics when interacting with students and teachers

Learning methods and activities

The practicum shall be carried out in the student’s two teaching subjects. Students with only one subject will complete all practicum in that subject. All practicum is supervised and takes place in authentic professional situations with pupils in school. During the PPU program, students must have practicum experience in both primary and secondary education. For students with a background in performing arts, up to 50% of the practicum may be completed in a cultural school. Students with a background in common core subjects in upper secondary education should meet pupils from different educational programs during the practicum. Practicum may be conducted individually or in pairs.

Normally, the practicum is carried out over 6 weeks in the autumn semester. A complete practicum comprises at least 30 days. The student must follow normal working days at the practicum school, participate in school meetings, alternative learning activities, and courses in the "inner life of the school."

In addition to school-based practicum, there is also some instruction on campus. Campus instruction consists of theme days, lectures, and partnership teaching.

All school-based practicum is mandatory. Absence due to illness must be reported immediately to the practicum teacher and the school coordinator. Absence does not change the requirement for the practicum’s scope. This means that all missed practicum days must be made up later.

Compulsory assignments

• Participation at Oppstartsdagene
• Teacher profile
• Microteaching
• Development talks
• Practice visits
• Knowledge about the school as an organisation
• 75% participation in lectures at Campus

Specific conditions