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PPU4420 - Practical Teacher Training - Part Time

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Supervised training
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Supervised training 100/100

Course content

The course is part of flexible practical-pedagogical education for general and vocational subjects (FPPU-A and FPPU-Y). Supervised practice is an integral part of the programme. The programme strives for a whole and coherence between the subject of pedagogy, didactics, vocational didactics and practical training. The field of practice is an important learning arena in the study, and emphasis is placed on creating connections between the experiences the student makes in practice and the theory included in the study. The teaching must be research-based and development-oriented.

For students at FPPU-A, the following applies:

The courses pedagogy, didactics and practice provide a basis for teaching in grades 5-13. The practical training in the programme will be carried out in the student's two teaching subjects. Students with one subject must have all practice in their one teaching subject. All practice is supervised and takes place in authentic professional situations with students in school. The students in this course will have practical training both in lower and upper secondary school. Students with a background in the common subjects in upper secondary education will meet students in various educational programmes during the course of practical training.

For students at FPPU-Y, the following applies:

The courses pedagogy, vocational didactics and practice provide a basis for teaching in grades 8-13. The practical training shall be carried out in the student's own programme area/subject area. All practice is supervised and takes place in authentic professional situations with student/apprentices in school, possibly in a training office (opplæringskontor). The students in this course will have practical training both in lower and upper secondary school. Practical training in lower secondary school shall amount to 10 days. Up to 20 hours can be completed at the training office.

Students employed in the school must have a minimum of 20 hours in a school other than their own workplace.

Learning outcome

The student

  • can exercise effective class leadership in an inclusive learning community in order to promote equality and academic/social learning and development
  • can build relationships between the students'/apprentices and between the teacher and the student/apprentice, and collaborate with all students'/apprentices, guardians, colleagues and other actors relevant to the school system
  • can plan and implement practical and varied teaching based on research and experience-based knowledge
  • can evaluate the students'/apprentices learning and academic development in light of relevant curricula and professional ethical perspectives
  • can document students' learning and provide learning-enhancing feedback, which contributes to the students' reflection
  • can adapt teaching according to current curricula and legislation and motivate for the students'/apprentices learning and development
  • can identify specific needs of children and adolescents, including identifying signs of violence or sexual abuse, and quickly take appropriate action on the basis of professional judgment and in collaboration with the best interests of the child
  • can act professionally and critically reflect on his or her own professional and academic development
  • has a professional student/apprentice view and can realize the school's community values, rights, and duties
  • recognizes the value of organizational work, team work, and school-home collaboration
  • can initiate and carry out R&D projects in collaboration with the educational institution and the practice school

Learning methods and activities

In order to realize the objectives of the course, an interaction between practical training experiences, acquisition of relevant theories and concepts, and reflection is required. The practical training in teacher education spans four semesters, and the students must obtain an internship themselves. A full-fledged practicum will involve a total of about 315 working hours. These hours are 90 hours of supervised observation and teaching, 45 hours of supervision, 90 hours of preparation and post-work, and 90 hours for other activities. In addition, teacher profile, micro-teaching, appraisals, reflection and courses in "the inner life of the school" will be included as a central part of the course. The student shall as far as possible follow normal working days at the practical training school or training office and participate in the company's meeting activities and alternative learning activities.

The course also entails a campus-related perspective on practice that aims to contribute to the students experiencing a holistic content that provides the opportunity to discover connections between the practice field and campus. This teaching consists of theme days and lectures in addition to teaching about practice.

Attendance in practice

All practice in schools is compulsory. Absence does not change the requirement for the number of practical training hours. This means that both in cases of illness absence and of agreed absence, the hours must be taken again at a later date. Absence from illness must be reported immediately to the practical training teacher at the practical training school.

Compulsory assignments

  • 2 development talks
  • 4 documents for supervision
  • Plans for practice
  • Practice visits
  • 75 % compulsory attendence at lectures at Campus
  • Teacher profil
  • Reflection log
  • Practice teaching inclusive reflection log
  • Knowledge about the school as an organisation

Further on evaluation

The final assessment in the course is a comprehensive assessment of the teaching practice related to learning objectives, which includes associated practice reports and practice follow-up. "Pass" in the course presupposes approved compulsory activities and approved practice cards.

The practice teachers and follow-up teachers write reports, all of which must be approved in order to receive a "pass" in the course. If the student is in danger of being "failed" in the course, the student will receive a written notice about this. The notice must be sent no later than three weeks before the end of the practice period. If the student at the end of the practice period shows action or behavior that obviously does not provide a basis for passing the practice, the student may still have the grade not passed even if prior notice has not been given.

Students who have challenges in practice can be offered an extended practice period if we believe there is not a sufficient basis for assessment, despite the fact that all compulsory activities have been approved.

If students are absent from extended practice or do not contact the practice section, this will normally lead to not receiving a final assessment due to a lack of compulsory work requirements associated with the course.

The student has access to a new practical training period once if the first time is assessed as Fail or not approved (as stated in Section 5-10 (2) of the Study Regulations). New practice may require that mandatory activities related to practice must be re-implemented. The practice section makes individual assessments of the scope of new practice.

For a detailed description of the assessment in the course, see the year of study's study and teaching plan.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Educational Theory and Practice - Part Time Post Graduate, General Studies (2 years) (FPPU-A)
Educational Theory and Practice - Part Time Post Graduate, Vocational Education (2 years) (FPPU-Y)

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits: 
Study level: 1-year progr in edu theory and practice

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Term no.: 3
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Term no.: 4
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Practical teacher training
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Supervised training

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Supervised training 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Supervised training 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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