BLH3140 Children in need of special care and follow-up measures Course description

After completion of the course, the student have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

· has developed knowledge of myths, fairytales and legends

· has achieved an understanding of the content of the narratives, both the structure and motives and

the psychological ramifications

· has acquired insight into the role of oral society for the emergence of fairy tales

Skills

The student is able to

· understand how narrative patterns can be used in aesthetic productions

· work creatively with music, art, drama etc.

· create different story based performances

General competence

The student

· has developed an awareness of cultural heritage

· is able to write an individual paper on a chosen topic within the main subject of the course

· is able to use myths, fairy tales and legends in a didactic context

· can reflect on and produce authentic texts and media products aimed at authentic target groups

· can reflect on and contribute to entrepreneurship related to the course contents

•Literature studies/theory

•Lectures and supervision

•Excursions

•Workshops

•Seminars/discussions

•Cultural exchanges and real life encounters

•Reflective journal

•Individual and group papers/performances

Innholdet i emnet er organisert i følgende fem hovedtemaer:

1. Overordnete perspektiver på inkludering og mangfold

• Inkludering og mangfold, normalitet og avvik, likeverdig og tilpasset opplæring
• Individ og fellesskap, deltaker og medborger - oppvekstbetingelser i et inkluderende fellesskap
• Prinsipper for forebyggende arbeid og tidlig innsats, forebygging av ulikhetsskapende prosesser
• Perspektiver på læring og utvikling
• Lovverk, retningslinjer og sentrale føringer
• Prinsipper for inkluderende ledelse

2. Barn med behov for særskilt omsorg og oppfølging

• De «ville» og de «stille» barna - samspill og relasjoner
• Barn som faller utenfor - utestengning og mobbing, inkluderende samspills- og lekprosesser
• Barn med ulike former for nedsatt funksjonsevne og forsinket utvikling
• Barn i vanskelige livssituasjoner - omsorgssvikt, mishandling, overgrep og vold, og barn utsatt for traumer og stressrelatert problematikk

3. Begreper, språk og tale

• Begreps- og tallforståelse, språklig bevissthet og betydningen av gode språkmiljøer, språkvansker
• To- og flerspråklige barns språk- og begrepsutvikling og -forståelse, ekstra norskopplæring før skolestart
• Forebygging av lese-, skrive- og matematikkvansker
• Materiell for å fremme språklig bevissthet, tall- og begrepsforståelse og kartleggingsmateriell

4. Didaktiske overveielser og spesialpedagogiske tiltak, observasjon og kartlegging

• Utarbeiding og bruk av IOP og utviklingsplaner
• Didaktiske og metodiske tiltak både overfor enkeltbarn og barnegrupper
• Bruk av observasjon, ulike observasjonsmetoder, kartlegging som grunnlag for utarbeiding av IOP og IP
• (Spesial-)pedagogiske tiltak i arbeid med barn med særlige behov, individ- og systemrettet arbeid

5. Samarbeid med foreldre og andre instanser

• Samarbeid med hjemmet - med spesielt fokus på samarbeid med foreldre til barn med særlige behov og i vanskelige livssituasjoner - empowerment, resiliens og mestring
• Samarbeid barnehage - barnevern og tverretatlig/-faglig samarbeid
• Veiledning og rådgiving overfor foreldre og personale
• Etiske problemstillinger, refleksjon og overveielse

Four of the following individual coursework requirements must be approved. The purpose of these coursework requirements is to gain experience of storytelling, to practise creating enthusiasm for theory, to gain international experience beyond the ordinary lectures and workshops, to acquire practical skills in connection with a vocation, and to get first-hand experiences of the local context of the course.

1 Favourite story presentation (2-5 minutes)

2 Theory presentation (5-10 minutes)

3 Participation in International Week (week 43) 3-4 days of lectures and workshops

4 Practical work in connection with arts and craft classes (5 days of workshops)

5 Participation in excursions (stipulated appr. 10 days, only 1 day's absence is acceptable)

Four of the following group coursework requirements must be approved. The purpose of these work requirements is to gain access to experiences from peers, to learn profession specific work methods, to reflect on the relationship between theory and practice, and to assess the course activities while reflecting on the relevance of the course activities.

1 Production of a drama (5 days of workshop)

2 Production of radio theatre (5 days of workshop)

3 Production of stop-motion animation (5 days of workshop)

4 Blog production (a diary that will require at least five minutes from every student every week)

5 Practical work in connection with International Week (2-6 hours of preparation)

Students who know about absence must notify the teacher. In special cases compensatory assignments can be used.

All examination support materials are allowed. However, Sources must be stated in accordance with applicable rules for source references.

Grade scale, A-F

Grading will be in accordance with the ECTS grading scale, with A-E as a pass grades and F as a fail grade. The criteria for the different grades will be presented to the students at the beginning of the course.

The first exam will be graded by one internal and one external examiners.

The second exam will be graded by internal examiners.

The language of all teaching and supervision is English, and the students should therefore have a working knowledge of both spoken and written English.

The course is designed to offer a full-time programme in English for students of Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher Education, but is also relevant for students of other professions, including museum education officers, hospital workers and social workers. The period of study is three months. The students may decide to prolong their stay from three to four months after arrival.

Admission

Applicants are admitted as international students at the Faculty of Education and International Studies. Studentsfrom other academic areas may also be accepted. Students must have completed at least one year of their undergraduate degree studies at their home institution in order to be accepted.