EPN-V2

Innovation Education and management of learning in Vocational subjects Programme description

Programme name, Norwegian
Innovasjonspedagogikk og læringsledelse i yrkesfag
Valid from
2025 FALL
ECTS credits
30 ECTS credits
Duration
2 semesters
Schedule
Here you can find an example schedule for first year students.
Programme history
  • Introduction

    Studiet skal gi yrkesfaglærerne og andre i studiets målgruppe kompetanse i innovasjonsarbeid og yrkes/interessedifferensiering for å kunne tilrettelegge for økt elevdeltagelse og gjennomføring av yrkesfaglig utdanning iht. fagfornyelsen. Gjennom innovasjonspedagogisk tenkning skal lærerne videreutvikle sin entreprenørielle lærerkompetanse, som innebærer å arbeide med kreative, innovative og induktive læringsformer i skapende og utforskende prosesser. De skal også videreutvikle sin evne til å lede slike prosesser ved hjelp av entreprenørielle verktøy. Inkludering og mangfoldsproblematikk står sentralt i et av emnene. Med tanke på bærekraftperspektivet vil det å kunne lede læreprosesser der det anvendes inkluderings og mangfoldstiltak være en viktig ferdighet.

    Gjennom hele studiet legges det vekt på en kollektiv læringsprosess gjennom erfaringsutveksling og refleksjon, både med medstudenter og kollegaer på egen arbeidsplass. Ledelse av læringsprosesser og samarbeid med kolleger, samt gjennomføring av endrings- og utviklingsarbeid på egen skole vil ha stort fokus. I tillegg til studentenes egen kompetanseutvikling, skal studiet bidra til organisasjonsutvikling og endring av praksis på egen arbeidsplass. Dette for at studentene gjennom deltakelse i det profesjonelle læringsfellesskapet vil være med å utvikle skolen. I arbeidskravene skal studentene derfor dele erfaringer, oppdagelser og refleksjoner med medstudenter og kollegaer.

    På den måten vil lærerne få et godt utgangspunkt for å innføre det nye læreplanverket og ivareta tilbudsstrukturen.

  • Target group

    Varied and student-active teaching methods are used in the programme. Good learning outcomes are first and foremost dependent on the students’ own efforts. The number of hours of adapted teaching at the university will be relatively low. Own effort means both benefiting from teaching and academic supervision and following this up with independent work in the form of theoretical studies and, if relevant, practical skills training. Normal study progress requires students to make great personal efforts. The most important work and teaching forms used in each course in the programme are described below. The individual course descriptions state which work methods each course employs. Practical training is described in a separate chapter; see below.

    Web-based work and teaching methods

    Several forms of digital learning resources are used in the programme, such as digital textbooks, digital lectures, video clips, podcasts, tests, learning pathways and assignments. These resources can be used to prepare for teaching sessions, during seminars using the flipped classroom method, and as part of self-study. This form of teaching requires the students to meet prepared for the scheduled teaching sessions. Interaction can also take place digitally, in the form of Skype meetings, webinars etc.

    Self-study and student cooperation/group work

    Learning requires a high degree of own activity and self-study, including both individual work and cooperation with fellow students. Through activities such as exchanging ideas, presentations, discussions, writing assignments and problem-based assignments, students will be stimulated to learn by communicating knowledge and experience, expressing their own opinions and, together, reflecting on their own attitudes, actions and understanding of the field. Students are encouraged to take initiative to schedule and actively participate in study groups to promote learning.

    Lectures

    Lectures are primarily used to introduce new subject matter, provide an overview and highlight main elements and links within different topics, and also to communicate relevant issues.

    Seminars

    Seminars emphasise dialogue and discussion between the subject teacher(s) and students in order to stimulate the student's academic development. Verbal presentations by students and discussions are emphasised.

    In connection with the master's thesis, seminars are held where the master's theses are presented and discussed. The students receive feedback from their fellow students and teachers, which enables them to learn from each other. Research-related issues, methods and academic supervision are among the topics discussed in the seminars. Seminars can also take place on digital collaboration platforms.

    Written assignments and academic supervision

    Through written assignments and the master's thesis, students will formulate research questions for assignments and work on them over time, either individually or in cooperation with other students. They will learn theory and develop skills in using and referencing sources, analysis, discussion and written and oral communication. The primary purpose of this is to develop their ability to reflect critically, see elements in context and develop a deeper understanding of a subject.

    Developing academic writing skills is a key aspect of all parts of the programme. Supervision is an important component of the work on the master's thesis. The supervision is intended to ensure that the project complies with research ethics principles and help students to formulate the research question and ensure quality in the collection and analysis of data.

  • Admission requirements

    Five of the specialisations in the master’s programme have compulsory practical training in order for students to acquire skills needed in their professional practice. These specialisations are:

    • Advanced Nursing Practice
    • Public Health Nursing
    • Cancer Nursing
    • Mental Health and Addiction
    • Psychomotor Physiotherapy

    The field of practice is an essential qualification arena for acquiring action competence in the specialisation. Through practical training, the students further develop their communication and interaction skills and develop an important basis for theoretical analysis and discussion.

    Supervision and assessment

    Practical training is supervised. Pursuant to the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges, the university is responsible for the final assessment of the student. Reference is also made to the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University Chapter 8. Supervised practical training. Number of attempts.

    Detailed information about practical training

    For more detailed information about attendance requirements, scope, the practical training arena and other details related to practical training, see the course descriptions for the specific specialisation.

  • Learning outcomes

    The increasing globalisation of the labour market makes international experience and knowledge of languages and cultures increasingly important. Internationalisation contributes to raising the quality of education and strengthens the academic community relating to the master’s programme, at the same time as it strengthens the students as global citizens.

    The programme has a focus on multicultural and global problems. This approach contributes to an increased understanding and improves the students' ability to work in a professional capacity in a multicultural society. The students gain access to specialist terminology in English through the syllabus, which comprises both textbooks and international research literature.

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

    OsloMet has exchange agreements with educational institutions in Europe and worldwide.

    Courses adapted to incoming exchange students

    The following courses have been adapted for incoming exchange students:

    • MAFAR4100 Innovation within Healthcare, 10 ECTS credits
    • MAVIT4700 Food, Health and Sustainability, 10 ECTS credits
    • MAVIT5100 Health Communication, 10 ECTS credits
    • MAPSY4400 Mental Health of Migrants and Minorities,10 ECTS credits

    The courses listed above will be taught in English if international students have registered for them. Otherwise, courses will generally be taught in Norwegian.

    Semesters adapted to outbound exchange students

    Students who wish to take courses at an educational institution abroad as part of their master’s degree normally go on an exchange in the third semester. Students admitted to a specialisation that as a norm has a master’s thesis worth 50 ECTS credits can apply to instead write a master’s thesis worth 30 ECTS credits to realize this. The students are responsible for finding relevant courses at partner institutions and must apply to have them approved in advance. An international coordinator can provide guidance in relation to selecting a course.

    Reference is otherwise made to the criteria that apply to student exchanges and the information about stays abroad.

  • Content and structure

    Coursework requirements are all types of work, tests and compulsory attendance that are requirements for being permitted to take the examination. Coursework requirements can be individual or in groups. Required coursework is assessed as approved/not approved. The coursework requirements for each course are described in the relevant course description.

    The primary purpose of coursework requirements is to promote students' progress and academic development and to encourage them to acquire new knowledge. The programme's main coursework requirements are in the form of compulsory attendance, written assignments and tests.

    Compulsory attendance

    Attendance is compulsory in areas where the student cannot acquire knowledge and skills simply by studying literature.

    If a student exceeds the maximum limit for absence stated in the course description or do not participate in a group presentation, the lecturer will consider whether it is possible to compensate for absence by meeting alternative requirements. This can e.g. be written assignments or oral presentations, individually or in groups. If it is not possible to compensate for the absence, the student must take the course the next time it is taught. Whether or not it is possible to compensate for absence depends on the extent of the student’s absence and which activities he/she has missed.

    Written assignments

    Several courses have compulsory written assignments or reports as part of their coursework requirements. Written work that is not approved must be improved before re-submission. If the work is not approved on re-submission, the student cannot take the ordinary examination/assessment.

    The students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled examination. If an assignment is not approved the third time it is submitted, the student must re-take the course with the next class.

    Optional course Spans multiple semesters

    1st year of study

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Different forms of assessment are used on the programme that are adapted to the learning outcomes of the various courses. The forms of assessment used are intended to support learning and document the students’ level of competence in relation to the expected learning outcomes. All examinations taken that are part of the specialisation will appear on the diploma, as well as the title of the student’s master’s thesis. Students who take additional elective courses in excess of 120 credits get these on their transcript, and must choose which elective courses are to be included on the diploma. In general, the following forms of assessment are used in the programme:

    Supervised individual examination

    Taken at the university’s examination premises over a set number of hours.

    Home examination

    Taken over a set period of time at the end of the course, normally with a set question/assignment text unless otherwise stated in the course description.

    Project examination

    Taken over the whole or large parts of the course, normally with a topic decided by the students themselves unless otherwise stated in the course description.

    Oral examination

    Can take place individually or in groups. It can either be an independent form of assessment or used to adjust the grade awarded for another examination.

    Practical examination

    The assessment of specific practical skills either at the university or in the field of practice.

    Assessment of practical training

    Supervised practical training, assessed in accordance with the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University Chapter 8.

    The assessment of examinations and practical training is carried out in accordance with the applicable rules set out in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges, the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet and the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of examiners at OsloMet.

    The forms of assessment and criteria are described in each course description.

    Examinations

    All courses conclude with an examination. The assessment is based on the learning outcomes for the course, and the degree to which the student has achieved the stipulated learning outcomes is assessed. In theoretical courses, the grades used are pass/fail or letter grades from A to F, with A being the highest grade and E the poorest pass grade. The grade F means that the student has failed the examination. The grades pass/fail are used for the assessment of practical training.

    Resit and rescheduled examinations are carried out in the same manner as the ordinary examination unless otherwise specified in the course description. In special cases, resit and rescheduled examinations in courses with group examinations may be held as individual examinations.

    For examinations where a percentage of the examination papers are selected for assessment by an external examiner, the external examiner's assessment should benefit all the students.

    The grade awarded for a written examination can be appealed, cf. Section 10-11 of the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges and the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet. It is not possible to appeal the grades awarded for oral and practical examinations. In connection with group examinations, the result of an appeal will only have consequences for the candidate(s) who submitted the appeal. The other students will keep their original grade.

    External programme supervisor

    An external programme supervisor scheme is in place for the programme as required by the Guidelines for Appointment and Use of Examiners at OsloMet. The external supervisor will write an annual report on their work that will be included in the faculty’s area of the university’s quality assurance system.

    Suitability assessment

    The suitability assessment is a continuous overall assessment that takes place throughout the study programme. A student must be suitable for professional practice in order to receive diploma/certificate for the study programme.

    If it appears that a student may pose a potential danger to the lives, physical and mental health, rights or safety of patients, clients and users during practical training or in future professional practice, it should be asked whether the student is suitable for the profession. University staff, personnel in practical training establishment, as well as students can submit a notification of doubt. The students concerned should be informed as soon as possible if such a notification of doubt has been sent. They should receive guidance and advice on how they can improve or be advised to withdraw from the programme.

    https://student.oslomet.no/en/suitability-assessment

    Suitability assessment is used in specialisation in Public Health Nursing, specialisation in Cancer Nursing and in Interdisciplinary Specialisation in Mental Health and Addiction.

  • Work requirements

    Programme description considered by the Academic Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 12 February 2020 and last approved by the the vice-dean on 27 January 2025.

    Adopted by the University Board 9 september 2020

    Faculty of Health Sciences

    The programme description applies to all students at the specialisation in Cancer Nursing.

    There will not be admitted students to the specialization in Cancer Nursing for the academic year 2025/2026.

  • Assessment

    Høst: Emne INP6100 Læringsledelse i innovasjonsprosesser. 15 studiepoeng. Prosjekteksamen i gruppe på to til fire kandidater*. Bestått/ikke bestått.

    Vår: Emne INP6200 Læringsledelse, mangfold og inkludering. 15 studiepoeng. Individuell prosjekteksamen. Gradert karakter A-F.

    (*) Det kan i særlige tilfeller søkes om å levere eksamen individuelt.

    Innlevering av eksamensoppgave er ved avslutning av hvert emne. For informasjon om bruk av sensorer, se den enkelte emneplan.

    Det kan klages over karakterfastsetting og på formelle feil i samsvar med bestemmelsene i lov om universiteter og høgskoler, jfr. også forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet.

    Ved klage på karakter etter gruppeeksamen kan klage framsettes av enkeltstudenter eller hele gruppen. Evt. ny karakter gjelder for den studenten/de studentene som har klaget.

    Studentenes rettigheter og plikter ved evt ny/utsatt eksamen framgår av forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet. Studentene er selv ansvarlig for å melde seg opp til eventuell ny/utsatt eksamen.

  • Other information

    Programplan for innovasjonspedagogikk og læringsledelse i yrkesfag

    Innovative Education and Management of Learning in Vocational Subjects

    30 studiepoeng

    Deltid

    Studieprogramkode: INPO

    Emnekoder:

    INP6100

    INP6200

    Godkjent av prodekan for studier ved LUI 25.02.2020

    Gjeldende fra høstsemesteret 2020.

    Fakultet for lærerutdanning og internasjonale studier

    Institutt for yrkesfaglærerutdanning