English 1 for Primary School Teachers Programme description

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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 11-10 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.

Programme description considered by the Academic Affairs Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences on 12 February 2020 and finally approved by the vice-dean on 13. March 2025

Adopted by the University Board 9 september 2020

Faculty of Health Sciences

The programme description applies to students starting the programme in 2025

Engelsk 1 er et nett- og samlingsbasert studium. Programplanen legger til rette for studiearbeid og kommunikasjon deltakerne imellom ved hjelp av digitale verktøy mellom samlingene. Her har OsloMets digitale læringsplattform en sentral plass. Integrert i studiet er også opplæring i nyttige digitale verktøy til bruk i engelskopplæringen.

Engelsk er arbeidsspråket i begge emner. Gjennom hele studiet får studentene anledning til å bruke språket muntlig på samlingene. Samlingene har form av workshops der deltakerne får prøve ut forskjellige arbeidsmåter, diskutere hva som kjennetegner en god vurderingspraksis og tilpasset opplæring i klasserommet i forhold til kompetansemålene i faget, både skriftlig og muntlig. I tillegg vil sentrale teoretiske deler av faget bli gjennomgått på samlingene. All undervisning har et gjennomgående didaktisk perspektiv.

Mellom samlingene arbeider deltakerne med selvstudium av pensumtekster, utprøving av ulike aktiviteter og oppgaver i egen (eller lånt) klasse, erfaringsdeling med kolleger og innlevering av tekster på OsloMets digitale læringsplattform, Canvas (se under Arbeidskrav). Noen av tekstene er muntlige; andre krever skriftlige besvarelser. Enkelte er individuelle innleveringer, mens andre er par- eller gruppeoppgaver. Det forventes at studentene presenterer og diskuterer ny innsikt omkring ordinnlæring i eget kollegium. Refleksjon på bakgrunn av denne erfaringsdelingen inngår som en del av et arbeidskrav i emne 1.

Noe av studiearbeidet er samhandling i nettbaserte diskusjonsfora omkring sentrale fagdidaktiske temaer, der lærerne får anledning til å reflektere over egne erfaringer og ta del i en dialog omkring undervisning og læring.

En ukes studieopphold ved Det norske studiesenteret i York er en integrert del av engelsk 1 og innebærer i realiteten forflyttet undervisning. Studieoppholdet går inn som en av samlingene i emne 1. Et slikt opphold i et engelskspråklig land er uvurderlig når det gjelder å praktisere muntlig engelsk i en autentisk sammenheng. Se ytterligere informasjon nedenfor, i planen for emne 1.

Retten til å avlegge eksamen forutsetter godkjente arbeidskrav. Arbeidskravene er beskrevet i de enkelte emneplanene og nærmere spesifisert som Assignments, og foreligger ved oppstart av hvert emne.

Arbeidskrav skal være levert/utført innen fastsatte frister. Gyldig fravær dokumentert med for eksempel sykemelding, fritar ikke for å innfri et arbeidskrav. Studenter som på grunn av sykdom eller annen dokumentert gyldig årsak ikke leverer/utfører arbeidskrav innen fristen, kan få forlenget frist. Ny frist for å innfri arbeidskrav avtales i hvert enkelt tilfelle med den aktuelle faglæreren.

Arbeidskrav vurderes til ¿Godkjent¿ eller ¿Ikke godkjent¿. Studenter som leverer/utfører arbeidskrav innen fristen, men som får vurderingen ¿Ikke godkjent¿, har anledning til to nye innleveringer/utførelser. Studenter må da selv avtale ny vurdering av det aktuelle arbeidskravet med faglærer.

For å sikre studentenes utvikling av egen IKT-kompetanse innenfor engelskfaget, har enkelte av arbeidskravene integrerte IKT-krav. Alle arbeidskrav må være godkjent. Studentene får grundig tilbakemeldinger på tekstene sine fra faglærer eller medstudenter, i forhold til kunnskaper, ferdigheter, refleksjon og evne til selvstendig tenkning.

Eksamen i emne 1 avlegges høstsemestret. Eksamen i emne 2 gjennomføres i vårsemestret.

Høst: ENGC6110 Engelsk 1, trinn 1-7, emne 1. Individuell skriftlig hjemmeeksamen. A-F.

Vår: ENGC6120 Engelsk 1, trinn 1-7, emne 2. Individuell skriftlig innlevering. Muntlig eksamen i gruppe

Det blir benyttet ekstern tilsynssensor og to interne sensorer til eksamen. Tilsynssensor kvalitetssikrer eksamensoppgaven. Eksamen i emne 2 blir avholdt på OsloMet.

Vurderingskriterier

A: Viser fremragende kunnskaper og ferdigheter innenfor kompetanseområdene i engelsk. Viser fremragende evne til refleksjon og selvstendig tenkning i forhold til læringsmål, fagets egenart og tilrettelegging av et godt læringsmiljø.

B: Viser meget gode kunnskaper og ferdigheter innenfor kompetanseområdene i engelsk. Viser meget god evne til refleksjon og selvstendig tenkning i forhold til læringsmål, fagets egenart og tilrettelegging av et godt læringsmiljø.

C: Viser gode kunnskaper og ferdigheter innenfor kompetanseområdene i engelsk. Viser god evne til refleksjon og selvstendig tenkning i forhold til læringsmål, fagets egenart og tilrettelegging av et godt læringsmiljø.

D: Viser begrensede kunnskaper og ferdigheter innenfor kompetanseområdene i engelsk. Viser begrenset evne til refleksjon og selvstendig tenkning i forhold til læringsmål, fagets egenart og tilrettelegging av et godt læringsmiljø.

E: Tilfredsstiller minimumskravene til kunnskaper og ferdigheter innenfor kompetanseområdene i engelsk. Viser noe evne til refleksjon og selvstendig tenkning i forhold til læringsmål, fagets egenart og tilrettelegging av et godt læringsmiljø.

F (Ikke bestått): Har utilstrekkelig kunnskaper og ferdigheter innenfor kompetanseområdene i engelsk. Viser dårlig evne til refleksjon og selvstendig tenkning i forhold til læringsmål, fagets egenart og tilrettelegging av et godt læringsmiljø.

Rettigheter og plikter ved eksamen

Eksamenskandidatens rettigheter og plikter framgår av Forskrift om studier og eksamen ved OsloMet. Forskriften beskriver blant annet vilkår for ny/utsatt eksamen, klageadgang og hva som regnes som fusk ved eksamen.

English 1 for Primary School Teachers

Nett- og samlingsbasert videreutdanning. Deltid.

Godkjent av prodekan for studier 13. februar 2015

Redaksjonelle endringer 15.02.2018

Siste revisjon godkjent 20. februar 2019

Gjeldende fra høstsemesteret 2019

Fakultet for lærerutdanning og internasjonale studier

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