Course - Vocational Didactics - Part Time - PPU4581
Vocational Didactics - Part Time
About
About the course
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- has broad knowledge of the comprehensive educational pathway from lower secondary school to completion of vocational training (grades 8-13)
- has broad knowledge of vocational training in lower secondary school, upper secondary school, training offices, training companies and other relevant enterprises
- has knowledge of vocational education and training in a historical and cultural perspective
- has broad knowledge of the school's mandate, the values of the training, current curricula in the subjects/educational programmes and other applicable governing documents that are of importance for vocational education and training
- has broad knowledge of forms of assessment
- has broad knowledge of working methods and learning processes in different learning arenas that are relevant to professional and professional practice
- has knowledge of research and development work in school
- has good knowledge of communication and interaction
Skills
- can analyse subject curricula in subjects/education programmes for lower secondary school and upper secondary education as a basis for planning, implementation and assessment of teaching
- can plan and carry out vocationally relevant vocational training adapted to the needs of pupils/apprentices
- can supervise, assess and document the pupils/apprentices' training, give learning-promoting feedback and help the pupils/apprentices reflect on their own learning and professional development
- can facilitate a motivating and inclusive learning environment
- can work systematically with basic skills
- can collaborate on pupils/apprentices and their vocationally relevant training with actors in schools, training offices, training companies and other relevant enterprises
- can formulate and communicate academic, professional ethical and vocational didactic issues, examine and discuss these critically through practical, theoretical and research-based knowledge
- can plan, carry out and document research and development work in school
- can critically reflect on their own and pupils/learners' needs for competence enhancement and have change and development competence to meet the needs of the future in school, working life and society
General competence
- can act professionally and build good relationships with students/learners, colleagues and other relevant partners
- can convey key subject matter in Norwegian both in writing, orally and through other forms of documentation
- can plan and lead vocational training that promotes the development of pupils/apprentices' professional pride and professional identity
- can facilitate entrepreneurship, new thinking and innovation, and that local working, social and cultural life is involved in the teaching
- can build good relationships with pupils/apprentices and create an inclusive learning environment based on equality and differentiated instruction
Compulsory assignments
- 75% participation in teaching
- Assignment
- Coursewors for guideance
- RnD Compulsory courseworks
Further on evaluation
Evaluation of the compulsory assignments "Courseworks for guideance" and final evaluation of the assessment part "Courseworks" takes place in the second semester. The exam must be written in Norwegian, Danish or Swedish. For a detailed description of the course assessment, please see the study and teaching plan, along with own document regarding the R&D work.
A candidate who has not passed the course due to failing one of the components of assessment only needs to retake the failing component. In the event of a failure of the "Courseworks" evaluation, this can be delivered as a rectified version on more time. The same applies to a retake of a passed assessment. A candidate who has completed all parts of the assessment may file a complaint related to one of the components. The candidate may appeal when the final grade is made available.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Educational Theory and Practice - Part Time Post Graduate, Vocational Education (2 years) (FPPU-Y)
Subject areas
- Teacher Education
- Practical teacher training
- Vocational Teacher