Bachelor Programme in Early Childhood Education and Care Programme description

Barnehagelærerutdanningen ved OsloMet skal utdanne ansvarlige, handlekraftige og reflekterte barnehagelærere. Barnehagelærerutdanningen skal være profesjonsrettet, mangfoldig og bygge på forskningsbasert kunnskap. Utdanningen kvalifiserer for arbeid i dagens barnehage og videreutvikling av morgendagens barnehager.

Utdanningen skal ha en helhetlig pedagogisk tilnærming til lek, omsorg, læring og danning. Utdanningen skal vektlegge det økte mangfoldet i barnehagen, betydningen av samarbeid, forståelse og dialog med barnas hjem og andre instanser med ansvar for barns oppvekst. Barnehagelærerutdanningen skal vektlegge pedagogisk ledelse og bidra til inkluderende praksis i barnehagen.

Bestått studium fører frem til graden Bachelor i barnehagelærerutdanning og danner grunnlag for å søke opptak til blant annet masterstudium i barnehagekunnskap ved OsloMet som videre kan kvalifisere til å søke opptak til ph.d. i utdanningsvitenskap for lærerutdanning.

Mål for studiet

Barnehagelærerutdanningen skal kvalifisere studentene til yrket som barnehagelærer ved å tilby:

• et helhetlig studie som fremmer sammenhengen mellom pedagogikk, praksis, fagdidaktikk, kunnskapsområder, profesjonsdannelse og profesjonsfaglige temaer
• læringsarenaer som utfyller hverandre
• arbeids-, undervisnings, og vurderingsformer som er nyskapende, varierte og profesjonsrelevante
• en arbeids- og læringskultur som fremmer selvstendighet, samarbeid, respekt og faglig ambisjon

Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society (part time)

The Master’s Degree Programme in Aesthetic Practices in Society, Part-time (MESTD) with specializations is a master’s degree programme of 120 credits in accordance with Section 3 of the Regulations relating to requirements for a master’s degree laid down by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. The programme is authorised under the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University.

The Master’s programme in Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society, Part-time emphasizes a community-oriented and interdisciplinary approach to the aesthetic field and creative practice. There is focus on research, critical reflection, innovation, application of theory and development of creative practice.

Currently, the Master’s Programme of Aesthetic Practices in Society, Full-time comprises four specializations with different admission requirements. The Master’s Programme of Aesthetic Practices in Society, Part-time comprises two specializations: Art- and Design Didactics, and Art Therapy. Art- and Design Didactics is offered both full-time and part-time, while Art Therapy is only offered on a part-time basis. The specialization in Art Therapy is normally taught entirely in English. The specializations cover different subject areas associated with aesthetic subjects as a common denominator. Among other things, students will learn about the importance of innovation and creativity in creating new solutions, and how art and design affect the individual and society. In the programme, ethical challenges related to research and development work will also be highlighted and discussed.

The specialization in Art Therapy will help respond to the growing regional and national mental health needs of people from all age groups and with different cultural backgrounds. This is achieved by integrating art, creative development, research and clinical skills into treatment and therapeutic processes. Art Therapy includes specific research-based knowledge of interdisciplinary practice to promote good mental health, and develop social and emotional regulation skills, positive self-image and identity. Art Therapy has proved to be important and accessible as a preventive psychosocial intervention. The focus of the programme will help respond to future needs, innovation and development in a field in which there are no comparable national programmes.

Applicants must choose their specialisation when applying for admission to the Master’s Programme of Aesthetic Practices in Society,, Part-time by applying directly for the required specialisation. There are different admission requirements for the specializations; see more information under admission requirements.

Students who pass the part-time programme will qualify for the degree of Master’s Programme of Aesthetic Practices in Society, with one of the following specializations:

Art- and Design Didactics

Art Therapy

In addition to Master’s Programme of Aesthetic Practices in Society, as the degree name, the name of the specialization will appear on the student’s diploma.

Specialisation in Art and Design Didactics

The specialization has a professional perspective on teaching and research in design, art and craft. The specialization focuses on subject didactic issues related to the subject area. Renewal, critical reflection, application of theory and development of professional knowledge are in focus. Emphasis is placed on a multidisciplinary, contemporary and community-oriented approach to the professional field in education and practice at all levels.

Specialisation in Art Therapy

The specialization in Art Therapy integrates knowledge of the use of creative expression with psychological theories, therapeutic methods and research. The specialization focuses on how art therapy is used in different contexts within mental healthcare, somatics, social work, or in educational or cultural contexts. Students will learn how to develop interventions and methods to work with prevention, treatment, rehabilitation or recovery, based on different clients’ needs. The specialization also introduces how different methods can be used as part of art therapeutic interventions, in user experience evaluation and in research. Throughout their studies, students will reflect on personal experiences in relation to art therapy methods, professional practice and research-based knowledge. The specialization includes practical training under professional supervision. Students are expected to become creative and innovative actors who can influence the current practice of prevention and rehabilitation of health-related challenges.

Relevance for working life

The Master’s degree in Visual and Performing Arts qualifies students for artistic and/or design work within and outside the field of art. The Master’s programme in Visual and Performing Arts puts particular emphasis on education, as well as institutional and organisational perspectives.

The programme generally qualifies students to apply for a PhD programme, such as Innovation for Sustainability at TKD.

The Art and Design Didactics programme option provides the basis for the title of lecturer and qualifies for teaching in primary and upper secondary education and vocational colleges.

With an emphasis on didactic, dissemination and public relations based on art and design expertise, the master’s degree also provides the opportunity to work with cultural and social issues in various fields.

The Art Therapy specialization provides various opportunities for a career in the public or private sector. After completing the programme, relevant fields of work and career paths might be practical art therapeutic work in social, health professional, educational or cultural contexts. The master’s degree also provides the opportunity to work with service and professional development, research and teaching.

Sustainability

The UN’s Agenda 2030 contains the World Action Plan for Sustainable Development and is specified as 17 global Sustainable Development Goals. Through global partnerships, the world will work to eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure good health and education for all, and reduce climate change and inequality in the world. The master’s specialization in Art Therapy focuses in particular on promoting Good Health and Well-Being (3), Quality Education (4), Reduced Inequalities (10) and Partnership for the Goals (17).

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals form a whole, whereby all the goals must be viewed in context. The purpose of the programme is to educate candidates who are active global citizens with knowledge of how aesthetic subjects contribute to sustainable health services and teaching at different levels of education, and to good health and an inclusive society for all, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, education, sexuality and functional ability.

Key target groups are students with a bachelor’s degree from relevant subject areas. There is emphasis on recruiting students with varied educational and professional backgrounds in order to stimulate professional development across disciplinary and professional boundaries. See the admission requirements for more information.

Etter fullført studium har kandidaten følgende læringsutbytte definert som kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskaper

Kandidaten

• har kunnskap om barnehager i Norge, herunder barnehagens egenart, historie, samfunnsmandat, lovgrunnlag og styringsdokumenter
• har bred pedagogikkfaglig og fagdidaktisk kunnskap, kunnskap om ledelse og tilrettelegging av pedagogisk arbeid og om barns lek, omsorg og læring
• har bred kunnskap om hvordan barns danning foregår, om moderne barndom, barnekultur, barns ulike oppvekstvilkår, bakgrunn og utvikling i et samfunn preget av språklig, sosialt, religiøst, livssynsmessig og kulturelt mangfold
• har bred kunnskap om barns språkutvikling, flerspråklighet, sosiale, fysiske og skapende utvikling og gryende digitale-, lese-, skrive- og matematikkferdigheter
• har bred kunnskap om barns rettigheter og om hva som kjennetegner et inkluderende, likestilt, helsefremmende og lærende barnehagemiljø
• har kunnskap om barn i vanskelige livssituasjoner, herunder kunnskap om vold og seksuelle overgrep mot barn og hvordan sette i gang nødvendige tiltak etter gjeldende lovverk
• har kunnskap om nasjonalt og internasjonalt forsknings- og utviklingsarbeid med relevans for barnehagelærerprofesjonen

Ferdigheter

Kandidaten

• kan bruke sin faglighet og relevante resultater fra forsknings- og utviklingsarbeid til å lede og tilrettelegge for barns lek, undring, læring, og utvikling og til å begrunne sine valg
• kan vurdere, stimulere og støtte ulike barns allsidige utvikling i samarbeid med hjemmet og andre relevante instanser
• kan bruke sin faglighet til improvisasjon i lek, læring og formidling
• kan vurdere, stimulere og støtte barns ulike evner, og ta hensyn til barns ulike bakgrunn og forutsetninger
• kan igangsette kreative prosesser og tilrettelegge for kultur- og naturopplevelser, med fokus på barns skapende aktivitet, helhetlige læring og opplevelse av mestring
• kan anvende relevante digitale og faglige verktøy, strategier og uttrykksformer i egne læringsprosesser, i pedagogisk arbeid, i samhandling med hjemmet og relevante eksterne instanser
• kan identifisere særskilte behov hos enkeltbarn, herunder identifisere tegn på vold eller seksuelle overgrep. På bakgrunn av faglige vurderinger skal kandidaten kunne etablere samarbeid med aktuelle tverrfaglige og tverretatlige samarbeidspartnere til barnets beste
• kan lede og veilede medarbeidere, reflektere kritisk over barnehagens praksis og justere denne
• kan finne, vurdere og henvise til informasjon og fagstoff og fremstille dette slik at det belyser en problemstilling

Generell kompetanse

Kandidaten

• kan utøve profesjonsetisk skjønn, særlig knyttet til ansvar, respekt og maktperspektiver
• kan planlegge, lede, gjennomføre, dokumentere, og reflektere over pedagogisk arbeid knyttet til barnehagens innhold og oppgaver i tråd med etiske krav og retningslinjer, og med utgangspunkt i forsknings- og erfaringsbasert kunnskap
• kan samarbeide og kommunisere både på bokmål og nynorsk på en kvalifisert måte i profesjonssammenheng
• kan trekke globale, nasjonale, regionale, lokale og flerkulturelle perspektiver, preget av respekt og toleranse, inn i barnehagens arbeid
• har endrings- og utviklingskompetanse, kan lede pedagogisk utviklingsarbeid og bidra til nytenkning og i innovasjonsprosesser for fremtidens barnehage
• kan formidle sentralt fagstoff muntlig og skriftlig, kan delta i faglige diskusjoner innenfor utdanningens ulike fagområder og dele sine kunnskaper og erfaringer med andre
• har evne til å samarbeide med tilsatte, lede barn og lede arbeide med andre ansatte
• kan samarbeide med foresatte

En kandidat med fullført studium skal ha følgende totale læringsutbytte definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:

Kunnskap

Kandidaten har

• avansert kunnskap om, og forståelse av samfunnsvitenskapelige teorier som er relevante for sosialt arbeid
• avansert kunnskap om sosialt arbeids teorier
• inngående innsikt i ulike analytiske perspektiver på praksis, institusjoner og sosialpolitiske intervensjoner
• kan anvende sosialfaglig kunnskap på nye områder innenfor fagområdet
• kan analysere faglige problemstillinger med utgangspunkt i fagområdets historie, tradisjoner, egenart og plass i samfunnet

Ferdigheter

Kandidaten kan

• analysere eksplisitt og implisitt kunnskapsgrunnlag i sosialt arbeid
• formulere kunnskapsstatus innen et definert område
• vurdere metodiske fremgangsmåter for utforskning av fagfeltet
• gjøre bruk av ulike data- og litteraturkilder for analyse
• delta i forskning og utviklingsarbeid knyttet til sosialt arbeids fagfelt og/eller ulike brukergrupper, samt sosialt arbeids betingelser og samfunnsmessige funksjoner
• gjennomføre en systematisk og kritisk analyse av en problemstilling, anvende sentrale forskningsprinsipper og gi en klar akademisk framstilling av resultatene

Generell kompetanse

Kandidaten har

• fordypet kunnskap om vitenskapens muligheter og begrensninger, med en bevissthet om etiske aspekter ved forskning og fagutvikling i sosialt arbeid

Kandidaten kan

• lese forskningslitteratur kritisk og reflektert
• vurdere problemstillinger knyttet til fag-, yrkes- og forskningsetikk
• formidle kunnskap og egne forskningsresultater skriftlig og muntlig
• anvende forskningsbasert kunnskap og ferdigheter på områder knyttet til utøvelsen av sosialt arbeid og iverksettelse av sosialpolitiske tiltak

Studiet tilbys som heltid over to år og deltid over tre år. Studiebelastningen på heltid er 30 studiepoeng per semester. Arbeidsbelastningen er beregnet til ca. 40 timer pr. uke inkludert selvstudium.

Studiestart er obligatorisk. All undervisning foregår på dagtid, og er ikke samlingsbasert. Undervisningen vil forsøksvis legges i bolker.

Foruten masteroppgaven består studiet av seks obligatoriske emner, samt tre valgfrie emner på til sammen 30 studiepoeng. Teoriemnene bygger på hverandre. Det anbefales derfor å ta emnene i den rekkefølge de er satt opp i oversiktstabellen.

Hensikten med valgemnene er at studenten skal tilegne seg spesiell kompetanse gjennom tematisk fordypning. Studenten skal utvikle analytisk kompetanse og videreutvikle sin forståelse og vurderingsevne innenfor det valgte temaet.

Masteroppgaven er et selvstendig arbeid på 30 studiepoeng. Pågående forskningsprosjekter som studenten kan knytte seg opp til vil bli presentert i andre semester på instituttets mastertorg. I andre semester skal studentene utarbeide en prosjektskisse for masteroppgaven og deretter få tildelt veileder. En heltidsstudent ferdigstiller oppgaven i fjerde semester.

Alle emner som inngår i graden må være bestått før studenten kan levere inn masteroppgaven til sensur.

Emner ved andre utdanninger og utdanningsinstitusjoner både i Norge og utlandet kan også godkjennes etter individuell søknad så lenge de oppfyller de faglige kravene i masterprogrammet.

The master’s programme is based on individual studies, with attendance of lectures, workshops, seminars and skills training, as well as group work. The programme uses varied, student-active forms of learning. Good learning outcomes depend first and foremost on the students’ own efforts. The number of hours of facilitated teaching by the university will be at a relatively low level. Own effort entails benefiting from teaching and supervision, and following up with independent work in the form of art and design processes, theoretical studies and possibly skills training. Normal study progression makes high demands of self-activity. The most important work and teaching methods used in the programme are described below. The course descriptions specify which methods are used in each course. Requirements for compulsory participation in teaching are stated in the course descriptions.

  Web-based teaching and learning methods

The programme uses several types of digital learning resources, such as online textbooks, online lectures, film clips, podcasts, tests and assignments. These resources can be used in preparation for teaching, during seminars organised as flipped classrooms and as part of self-study. This type of teaching requires students to be prepared for organised teaching. Interaction may also take place on online platforms, such as web-based meetings, webinars, workshops or similar.

Self-study and student cooperation/group work Learning requires a high degree of self-activity and self-study that involves both individual work and cooperation with fellow students. Through the exchange of ideas, presentations, discussions, assignments and problem-based assignments, students will be stimulated to learn by communicating professional knowledge and experience, expressing their own opinions and reflecting together on their own attitudes, actions and professional understanding. Students are encouraged to take the initiative to participate actively in study groups, to promote learning.

The R&D seminars related to the master’s thesis are compulsory, as they are a key working method whereby the students’ individual assignments are presented and discussed.  

There are 5-6 campus sessions each semester. These are for between 12-18 lesson hours. The third year consists of 2-3 sessions, and individual supervision, either on-campus or online. For information about supervision, see the course description for the course’s master’s thesis. The part-time study is based on individual and group-based work and supervision via the Internet by using asynchronous and synchronous communication. The number of hours of supervision between sessions will vary between the different courses in the programme. This will be clarified in the curriculum.

Part-time students have access to various digital resources to ensure continuity between sessions. Some lectures will be in English. Both practical and theoretical study methods are emphasised.

Teaching plans and timetable

Detailed teaching plans are prepared for all projects and lecture series based on course descriptions. The teaching plans provide more detailed information about the content of the teaching and relevant literature related to this. The plans will be available on the Canvas learning platform at the start of the course. 

Lectures Lectures are mainly used to introduce new subject matter, provide an overview and highlight main elements, and to highlight connections within the topic, while also communicating relevant research-based issues and literature.

Practical workshops

With emphasis on artistic processes, interventions, skills training and reflexive discussion of theoretical and ethical issues.

Seminars

The seminars emphasise dialogue and discussion between the teacher(s) and students, to stimulate the students’ academic development. Oral student presentations and discussions are emphasised.

In connection with the master’s thesis, R&D seminars are held at which the master’s theses are presented and discussed. Students receive feedback from fellow students and teachers. Arrangements are made for students to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and supervision are topics at the seminars. It may be appropriate to conduct seminars using online collaboration platforms. 

Projects, tasks and supervision

Through project work, case studies, written assignments and the master’s thesis, students will prepare research questions for assignments on which they work over time, either individually or in collaboration with others. Students will learn theory and develop skills in using sources, analysis, discussion and written and oral scientific communication. The main purpose is to further develop their ability for critical reflection, to see elements of the subject in context and to develop a deeper understanding of a topic.

Training in academic writing skills is central to all parts of the programme.

Supervision constitutes an essential aspect of the work on the master’s thesis. The guidance is intended to ensure that the project complies with research ethics frameworks and contributes to the formulation of research questions and the quality of data collection and data analysis.

The specialisation in Art Therapy includes 160 hours of practice. Practical training will be supervised and evaluated as part of the course of study. The practical training is spread over one and a half academic years and is integrated into three courses. Practical training helps to promote the students’ ability to reflect on and develop their own professional practice. In art therapy, the practical training can take place individually and/or in groups, in a physical context and online. Practice can take place in a clinical, social, educational or cultural context; in special schools, municipal health services, hospitals, patient organisations, rehabilitation clinics, housing units and institutions.

Participation in practical training is compulsory and requires 90% attendance. Any absence exceeding two working days must be made up for by agreement with the practical training establishment, for the practical training to be approved. The student, in cooperation with the faculty, is responsible for finding the practice venue. Students who work at a professionally relevant workplace can complete the practical training period at their own workplace. The practical training venue must be approved by the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, OsloMet. See the course description for the specialisation in Art Therapy for more information.

The programme is internationally oriented and makes use of international research and professional literature. Some of the syllabus literature is in English. Some of the teaching may also be in English. It may be relevant to have guest lecturers from foreign institutions.

The increasing globalisation of the labour market and rapid changes in society mean that international professional experience, and professional, language and cultural knowledge are becoming increasingly important. Internationalisation strengthens the academic community and promotes the quality of study through international research cooperation, and the mobility of students and staff, as well as by shedding light on international perspectives and challenges in teaching.

Art therapy has admissions from the EU/EEA and the teaching will normally be given in English. This means that general courses for Art Therapy and Art and Design Didactics are normally also taught in English and have teaching materials and syllabus literature in English, and are suitable for incoming exchange students. Students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the use of the English curriculum, in the form of textbooks and international research literature. The programme will employ lecturers and guest lecturers with international experience. The exam can be taken in a Scandinavian language or in English. 

Employees’ professional networks, research collaboration and cooperation with colleagues in other countries contribute to internationalisation. The programme is represented in international networks.

Courses adapted for incoming exchange students. The following courses are adapted for incoming exchange students:

MAART4300 Art Therapy in Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation

The course can be combined with courses from other master’s programmes at OsloMet that are adapted for incoming students.

Students Students who wish to take courses at educational institutions abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange visit in their third semester. Students are responsible for finding relevant courses at the partner institution and must apply for prior approval of these. The international coordinator can provide guidance on course selection.

Reference is also made to the criteria for student exchange visits and information about stays abroad.

A coursework requirement is compulsory work, compulsory activity or compulsory attendance that must be approved by the stipulated deadline, in order for the student to take the exam. Coursework requirements may be written submission and presentation, or presentation at seminars. Coursework requirements can be fulfilled individually or in groups. Students who in overall terms have more than 20% absence from teaching and supervision situations for which attendance is required will not have the opportunity to take the exam. Attendance at campus gatherings is mandatory.

Coursework requirements are set to promote students’ progression and professional development, and to facilitate academic interaction and communication by ensuring participation where necessary. Coursework requirements can also be set to ensure that the student achieves a learning outcome that cannot be tested in the exam.

Coursework requirements are assessed as approved/not approved. Reference is made to the course descriptions for more information about the coursework requirements that apply to each course.

The programme mainly has coursework requirements in the form of compulsory attendance, and completion of various compulsory activities and written work.

Unapproved coursework requirements

Valid absence documented by, for example, a medical certificate, does not give exemption from fulfilling work requirements. Students who, due to illness or another documented valid cause, do not fulfil the coursework requirements within the deadline, should, as far as possible, be able to try again before the registration deadline for the exam. This must be agreed on a case-by-case basis with the relevant teacher. If it is not possible to make another attempt due to the nature of the course/coursework, the student must expect to have to fulfil the coursework requirement at the next available opportunity. This may result in delays in study progression.