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MBH4310 Art and Play Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kunst og lek
Study programme
M. Phil Programme in Early Childhood Education
M. Phil Programme in Early Childhood Education
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Følgende må gjennomføres for at studentens praksisstudium kan vurderes:

  • Minimum 80 % deltakelse i undervisning knyttet til valgt fordypningstema ;
  • Innlevering av planleggingsdokumenter for praksisstudiet
  • Delta i aktuelle arbeidsoppgaver på praksisstedet. minimum 90 % tilstedeværelse
  • Overholde generelle krav for praksisstudier

Learning outcomes

Vurdering av praksisstudiet

Content

In Nordic early childhood research, art and play comprise an essential foundation. This course provides an in-depth exploration of art, play and learning in early childhood settings, aimed at developing critical problematizing and reflection both in practice and in theory. The course addresses key issues in current research in view of their implications for practice and future research.

In view of the international scope of the course, particular emphasis is placed on comparative approaches.

Students will investigate and interrogate:

  • theory of the arts, play and culture
  • understandings of child culture/children's culture in relation to everyday life, play, the curriculum, the arts and modern media
  • understandings of interaction with children in early childhood education and care settings
  • notions of children`s agency and participation
  • discourses of cultural diversity and inclusion
  • the use of digital tools for play and learning

the relationship between children`s creativity and opportunities for free play, exploration and imaginative play

Teaching and learning methods

Literature studies are combined with lectures, seminars, and student work in groups.

Course requirements

Active participation during the lectures, seminars and group work is expected. Since this is a course with practical and creative components in teaching as well as assessment, an active student engagement is essential for completing the course successfully. The purpose of the course-work requirements is to contribute to professional reflection and to provide training in the presentation of professional content in an organized manner. Together with other academic work, the course-work requirements shall help the students achieve the skills stated in the subject plan. The attendance requirement for teaching activities in this course is 80%. Absence beyond 20 per cent means that the student cannot take the exam in the course. Students who exceed the absences quota due to valid documented absence, will be able to receive alternative assignments, by agreement with the supervisor and can give the examination right. Such alternative tasks are not given to students who have absence exceeding 50 per cent, regardless of the reason for absence.

Assessment

The exam is in two parts:

Part 1) Individual written semester assignment: approx. 2500 words. Counts 50 % of the final grade.

Part 2) Practical group exam based on key issues of art, play and learning. Each candidate is given an individual grade. Counts 50 % of the final grade.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam, the student can submit an improved assignment, one time.

The practical group exam may be substituted by an individual assignment.

Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at Oslo Metropolitan University. Students must register for a new or postponed examination.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Examination support material is permitted.

Grading scale

Letter grades ranging from A to F are used, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade, and F being a fail grade.

Students will be assessed on their

  • skills of independent inquiry and originality
  • practical exploration and communication of academic research knowledge
  • presentation of in-depth knowledge and critical reflection
  • use of national and international sources

Examiners

To be assessed by an internal and an external examiner.