Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• Children’s learning strategies and how to stimulate learning
• How dramatic, visual and musical expressions may be included in project work
• How to encourage children’s interests and curiosity in project work
• The relevant digital tools used in kindergartens
• The importance of an aesthetic dimension in project work.

Skills

The candidate can:

• Identify opportunities for specialization in children's interests
• Lead creative processes in project work
• Recognise which forms of expression, materials and techniques are suitable for different projects and target groups
• Organise a physical environment to enhance the content of a project
• Use digital tools in creative work in the kindergarten.

General competence

The candidate:

• Understands children’s learning strategies and is able to see their perspective
• Recognizes the importance the joy of creation and mastery has in children’s experience
• Understands the importance of the kindergarten teacher as a mediator and as a distinct role model for creative activity in the kindergarten
• Understands which opportunities creative activity presents in a multicultural society based on equality
• Has insight into the practical implementation of the intentions of the curriculum for Art, Culture and Creativity.
  

Course Description

The course builds on Art, Culture and Creativity 1. The knowledge area emphasizes project work where dramatic, visual and musical forms of expression are included. The student will acquire specialized knowledge and skills in forms of aesthetic expression. He/she will also gain experience in becoming aware of their role as a leader in creative processes, and will, as leader of aesthetic activity, facilitate and reflect on the child’s participation and perspective. The student’s communication skills, documentation ability and level of reflection will be enhanced and further developed via the period of practical training in the kindergarten; here, the student will be able to strengthen their understanding of children’s behaviour, learning and expression through observation.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Practical creative work: students’ work on practical and creative activities with dramatic, visual and musical expressions.

Professional presentations or productions for children: these will be professionally assessed.

Documentation and didactic/theoretical reflection: students will gain experience in documenting children’s activities by working with a project in the kindergarten and carry out didactic reflection where practice and theory are included.

Theoretical subject material: the student will acquire theoretical knowledge through the study of subject material, lectures and discussions. The work will be done in groups and individually.

The mandatory parts of the course are described in the semester plan.

Assessment Methods

An individual didactic assignment, where the student uses practical group work and the theoretical course material to make a written or oral presentation.

A single letter grade (A to F) will be entered on the diploma, where A represents the highest and E the lowest passing grade. Each element of the course must be completed with a passing mark in order for the student to achieve a passing mark in the course. Please refer to the Telemark University College Examination Regulations for further information.

The course is subject to minor changes.

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