Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

- The planning, organisation, implementation, presentation, evaluation and critical analysis of teaching or vocational-specific practical training in the area of design, art and crafts subjects

Skills

The candidate:

- Has the ability to acquire knowledge by focusing on professional functions and the use of tasks from working life

General competence

The candidate:

- Knows how he/she can organise and carry out teaching, drawing on knowledge of subject didactics so that the intentions of the curriculum are fulfilled; how to analyse the curriculum; and carry out supervision, assessment and development/change

Course Description

Subject and professional didactics includes planning, organising, implementation, presentation, evaluation and critical analysis of teaching or vocational-specific practical training in the area of design, art and crafts subjects.

The practical training may in some cases be related to the student’s Bachelor’s thesis (students should consult with the teacher about this).

Teaching is related to the five basic skills that are specified in the National Curriculum for Knowledge Promotion.

Focus is given to the teaching and development of young people, primarily in upper secondary education. Understanding of design, arts and crafts pedagogy forms the basis for teaching.

Professional practice relates to the actual practice of the profession, to design processes and the market economy.

Subject and professional didactics is also integrated into other courses. Subject and professional didactics’ reflection will be enhanced through teaching and guidance from the student’s mentor / vocational training, and guidance in a business.

Teaching and Learning Methods

For a 5-week period, students will plan, implement, and evaluate teaching or practical training in the area of design, art and crafts.

This will take place in either:

An upper secondary school / folk high school (for subject-teacher students and those students who choose a “flexible Bachelor’s degree programme”); or

By professional training (for Visual Art & Design students).

Students will work in groups, but each student will write a report about their work, which must state the reasons for selection and evaluation. Similarly, each group will present their work for the rest of their fellow students; the presentation should include images and a focus on themes.

The practical training may in some cases be related to the student’s Bachelor’s thesis (students should consult with the teacher about this).

Assessment Methods

- Individual report with justifications for selection and evaluation.

- Group presentation of the work including representation of images and a focus on themes.

Examination
Grade: pass / fail.
Please refer to Telemark University College Examination Regulations for more information.

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