Practice Year 2, 1-7
In the second year of study, the student shall observe, plan, implement and evaluate teaching in collaboration with fellow students under the guidance of teaching practice supervisors and tutors. The student will increasingly independent responsibility for teaching. Teaching practice shall be supervised, varied and assessed, and demonstrate the students' development and acquisition of skills and knowledge within the relevant school subjects, as well as their preparation for the teaching profession.
The main themes for teaching practice in the second year are pupil diversity and the school as an organization. This deals with, among other things:
- Development of one's own teacher identity and relationship skills
- Adapted teaching and formative evaluation
- The work of a teacher in the multicultural classroom
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of teaching
- The school as an organization and cooperation with other authorities
The formulation of learning outcomes for teaching practice must be seen in the context of the formulation of learning outcomes in the subjects in the teacher education programme. The programme shall ensure the provision of both content and progression in teaching practice studies. Upon completion of the second year of the programme, the candidate shall have achieved the following learning outcomes:
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate:
- has knowledge about learning processes, organization of teaching, methods of working and assessment that promote good and inclusive classroom and learning environments
- has knowledge about pupils' baselines and development as a starting point for adapted teaching
- has knowledge about cultural, linguistic, religious and social diversity
- has knowledge about methods related to research and development work in schools
- has knowledge about the school as an organization and its mandate, basic values and place in society
- has knowledge about applicable legislation and plans and about the overall course of schooling with emphasis on transitions
SKILLS
The candidate:
- can plan, implement and evaluate teaching on the basis of national and local plans
- can reflect upon and evaluate, select and use different mapping tools, and evaluate pupils on the basis of individual scores
- can discuss teaching and learning on the basis of professional-ethical perspectives
- can interact with pupils, parents, colleagues, and other internal and external actors
- can identify and discuss measures to deal with bullying and harassment and contribute to the positive development of the school's learning environment
- can conduct training that promotes pupils' digital competency
- have experienced and can participate in open-air/recess activities that strengthen an inclusive learning environment
GENERAL COMPETENCY
The candidate:
- can apply their knowledge and skills to conduct professional teaching assignments for all pupils
- has insight into pupils' learning of basic skills and competencies
- has change and development competencies that contribute to cooperation in academic and educational innovation in the school
- can critically evaluate their own and others' practice on the basis of theory and research
- has begun the development of a clear teacher identity, as well as communication and relationship skills based on a professional-ethical perspective
- Partnership meetings
- A reflection seminar
- Students' evaluation of the teaching practice periods
- Attendance
- Routines if there are doubts about passing teaching practice
The teaching practice is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
In order to pass the practicum, the student - after a comprehensive assessment - must have attained the learning outcomes of the practicum, maintained 100% attendance, and completed, with an "Approved" grade, all of the assignments specified in the competency guidelines ("Kompetanseguide"). Absences or assignments missing approval will automatically result in failure. Students who fail the practicum must undertake an entirely new practicum.
New/re-scheduled examination:
According to the "Regulations governing studies and examinations at Nord University", students have the right to two attempts at the examination in teaching practice. In the event that the student fails to pass the first attempt, the student must wait until the next time the same practice period is conducted in order to take the re-scheduled examination. The student must apply in writing at the start of the applicable semester in order to undertake a new teaching practice. The re-scheduled teaching practice will be carried out according to the same guidelines as ordinary teaching practice. The student will receive a written notification if they do not pass.
