VERPRA10 Practical Studies in Health Promotion and Health Care Course description

After completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general competence

Knowledge

The student

• has advanced knowledge within the field of children under the age of three in ECEC
• has thorough knowledge about international perspectives on quality in ECEC for infants and toddlers
• can analyze different (vital) perspectives concerning young children¿s everyday life, relations and activities on the basis of ethical and academic knowledge and premises

Skills

The student

• can analyze and deal critically with various perspectives concerning quality in ECEC
• can evaluate theoretical and empirical approaches to young children in ECEC
• can carry out an independent analyses concerning young children in ECEC

General competence

The student

•  can analyze questions concerning quality in ECEC for the very young ones from academic, professional and practical perspective
• can reflect critically over academic and practical knowledge
• can apply knowledge and skills in ways that lead to innovation and new practices

Both individual self-study and learning in cooperation with fellow students and lectures are expected. During the course there will be a combination of lectures and seminars. 

• In groups: Analysis of optional tool / approach for exploring of quality in ECEC for children under three years. Oral presentation in class 30 minutes (discussion included).

There is a requirement of a minimum of 80 per cent attendance. 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.

 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.

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.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can receive a final assessment:

• participation in work at the practice placement, minimum attendance of 90%
• participation in teaching activities, skills training, group and individual supervision before and during the period of practical training, minimum attendance of 80%
• submission of completed and signed practical training documents
• assessment in relation to the suitability criteria cf. the Regulations concerning Suitability Assessment in Higher Education
• a reflection assignment of up to 1,000 words linked to the practical training on completion of the course. The students receive feedback on the note.

Assessment of supervised practical training:

The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course and the continuous assessment made of the student's achievement of the learning outcomes for the practical training course. Students can only be assessed if they meet the minimum attendance requirement of 90% for the practical training.

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Resits/rescheduled assessment:

Students who fail a period of practical training normally have to retake the whole practical training course.

Pass/fail

The lecturer based on the recommendation of the practical training supervisor