Course
School Experience (EIS170)
Some students prefer to take a whole semester (30 ECTS) abroad. In such cases the course Comparative Educational Studies is extended with practice related work (teaching practice and/ or fieldwork, observations etc) and a report equivalent to a total of 10 ECTS.
Course description for study year 2019-2020. Please note that changes may occur.
Semesters
- 2025 Autumn
- 2024 Autumn
- 2023 Autumn
- 2022 Autumn
- 2021 Autumn
- 2020 Autumn
- 2019 Autumn
- 2018 Autumn
- 2017 Autumn
- 2016 Autumn
- 2015 Autumn
- 2014 Autumn
- 2013 Spring
- 2013 Autumn
- 2012 Spring
- 2012 Autumn
- 2011 Spring
- 2011 Autumn
- 2010 Spring
- 2010 Autumn
- 2009 Spring
- 2009 Autumn
- 2008 Spring
- 2008 Autumn
- 2007 Spring
- 2007 Autumn
Facts
Course code
EIS170
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
7
Exam semester
Spring
Content
Learning outcome
- be able to collaborate in a European team of teachers
- be able to describe and reflect on educational features in a comparative perspective
- have knowledge about the learning environment and teaching approaches in kindergarten, primary or lower secondary schools in Norway
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One approved assignment | 1/1 | Letter grades | All | Inspera assessment | — | — |
All students submit one written assignment of 2500 - 3000 words. This assignment will be evaluated by internal sensor and assessed on a scale from A-F, where A-E denotes pass and F denotes fail. The grade achieved will be the final assessment.
The Course COMPARATIVE EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (20 or 30 ECTS) will be offered in spring semester at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Arts and Education, N 4036 Stavanger, Norway
Course teacher(s)
Study Adviser:
Madli DagestadPlacement coordinator:
Anette Fritsen SolliCourse coordinator:
Sara EsmaeeliMethod of work
This module starts after students have completed the 20 ECTS course. The placement in schools or early childhood settings lasts 20 days[MAR1] , The students will be placed in a nursery, primary or secondary school in accordance with the focus of their training requirements. Language skills will also be considered. There will be offered placements where students can use both English and Norwegian language. The kind of work during the placement will differ from teaching practice to observations and other kinds of field work.
When the student is not teaching his or her own lessons, (s) he is expected to work with the teachers, assisting small groups or individual children. During the placement the student is also expected to contribute to the life of the school in general.
The students will get supervision from their mentor at the placement. In addition there will be arranged seminars at the University College in which they can reflect and analyse their learning experiences in the classroom/nursery. These seminars, leaded by a tutor, also prepare students for writing the final assignment. This assignment can be a research report / a personal memoir of teaching experiences / or article.