Course Description

Teaching of Norwegian in pre-schools focuses on language and texts. Language and its development provide pre-school children with a basis for communication, reflection and knowledge. Language is also important for developing one’s self-identity and the feeling of belonging to a cultural community.

The part of the course that deals with texts sheds light on the role teachers have as mediators of texts, including everything from reading fiction to children to giving practical messages to parents. The study of texts will also provide students with insight into children’s thoughts and imaginations.

In today’s information society, children are influenced by various media, and the pre-school teacher should be aware of the impact this has on children’s culture and language.

Pre-school teachers will come in contact with children whose mother tongue is not Norwegian; multilingualism forms an important part of the course.

Students will work with the subject matter to be prepared for work with children in day-care centres and in the first grade of primary schools.

Assessment Methods

Students will be continually assessed during and at the end of the course. Assessment takes the form of oral presentation, examinations of basic knowledge in the subject, and various written assignments.

Continuous assessment:

Each student will hold at least one individual oral presentation during the course of the year that will be assessed as pass/fail.

The course includes a writing day, which is mandatory.

Students will prepare at least two texts during the course period, which will be assessed as pass/fail.

Final assessment:

The final assessment at the end of the second term includes an oral examination and an individual, written examination, both of which cover the central aims of the course.

The final grade consists of a combination of marks from the oral examination (60%) and the written examination (40%). Grades A to F will be awarded, where A is the highest and E the lowest passing grade.

Please refer to Telemark University College’s Examination Regulation for further information.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean