EPN-V2

MBH4320 Early Years: Child Care for Children Under Three Years Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Barnehager for barn under tre år
Study programme
M. Phil Programme in Early Childhood Education
M. Phil Programme in Early Childhood Education
Weight
15.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • Individual exercises. Takes in total about 3 hours to finish.

Learning outcomes

All printed and written aids. A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Content

Parallel to the increased enrolment of children under the age of three in child care, there has been an increased research-based knowledge concerning quality, everyday life, relations and activities in early years child care. The content in this course will emphasize some vital aspects of this, sometimes contradictory, knowledge.

  • Quality in ECEC for children under three years in an international context
  • ECEC for the youngest: A group-life
  • Multiple relationships in ECEC
  • Everyday situations as basis for wellbeing, togetherness and learning
  • Play, learning and activities

Teaching and learning methods

Grade scale A-F.

Course requirements

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Assessment

Individual written semester assignment 3000 words (+/- 10%) exclusive list of content and references.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam, the student can submit an improved assignment, one time.Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations 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.

Examiners

To be assessed by an internal and external examiner.