Course
International week (EIS200)
Comenius International Week in Stavanger offers a brief introduction to educational systems in Norway. The International week offers incoming one-week guest students from the Comenius network outdoor teaching activities and using nature as a learning environment.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
EIS200
Credits (ECTS)
3
Semester tution start
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Content
- Outdoor education and outdoor teaching activities
- Risky play
- Use of outdoor environment as pedagogical site
Learning outcome
After completed course the student will have
Knowledge about:
- how to facilitate for childrens’ curiosity and enjoyment of nature, and how to create an understanding for environmental diversity and uniqness.
- the significance of motion play, ecpecially risky play
Skills related to
- facilitating exploration of the outdoor in diversity
- facilitating various types of movement play in nature
General competence
- ability to plan and implement nature areas and local environment as play and learning arenas.
- ability to use and reflect upon the nature and the local environment as pedagogical space in working with children
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed | All |
Written assignment in English, according to assignment template
Number of words: 1500 (+/- 10%). The text must have an academic level, i.e. use of references from curriculum literature.