Master's Programme in Health Sciences - specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents Programme description

Den teknologiske utviklingen skjer med et høyt tempo, og det stilles høye krav til den enkelte yrkesfaglærer. Nye arbeidsmetoder, ny teknologi og relevant opplæring i yrkesfagene er sentrale drivkrefter i samfunnet. Velferdsteknologi og Industri 4.0, økt digitalisering og robotisering er sentrale begreper for studiet.

Med utgangspunkt i analyse av læreplanene for studentenes egne programområder skal studentene utvikle og tilrettelegge for gode undervisningsopplegg hvor ny teknologi i relevante fagområder og yrker er sentrale begreper. Som grunnlag for dette skal studentene via hospitering i virksomheter/bedrifter kartlegge og finne frem til relevante og bærekraftige arbeidsoppgaver med bruk av ny teknologi. Deretter skal de planlegge, gjennomføre, vurdere og dokumentere ulike undervisningsopplegg hvor elevene får mulighet til dybdelæring og få bedre forståelse for teknologi i eget fag. På den måten vil studiet bidra til å styrke både studentenes og elevenes digitale kompetanse. Tilrettelegging av prosesser som utvikler elevenes evne til kritiske tenkning, refleksjon og etiske vurderinger i yrkesutøvelsen vil være sentralt i studiet.

Studiet omfatter egne innholdskomponenter for ulike utdanningsprogrammer og tilpasses tilbudsstrukturen for de enkelte fagområdene. Studentene skal utvikle oppgaver og undervisningsopplegg tilpasset yrkene og elevens læreforutsetninger, og i dialog med elevene. Kunnskapsdeling står sentralt i studiet, og i løpet av studiet vil det vektlegges samarbeid hvor studentene skal utvikle gode profesjonsfelleskap og danne grunnlag for utvikling av gode arbeidsmiljø for deling og refleksjon.

Gode grunnleggende ferdigheter er viktig i all yrkesutøvelse. Når studentene skal gjøre arbeidsoppgavene om til læringsoppgaver og undervisningsopplegg, vil trening og bevisstgjøring av grunnleggende ferdigheter inngå.

Studiet retter seg primært mot yrkesfaglærere, men også mot faglærere, fellesfaglærere, faglige ledere, instruktører og andre tilsatte i videregående opplæring.

Admission takes place directly to the chosen specialisation. The requirement for admission to the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences is a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree within a specified field, with an average grade of at least C. However, an average grade of C does not guarantee admission. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of places on the programme, the applicants will be ranked according to the applicable ranking rules.

Admission to individual courses

For admission to individual courses, the admission requirements are described in the course description. The grade C requirement does not apply to admission to individual courses. More information about admission to individual courses can be found on the programme’s website.

Reference is made to the Regulations relating to Admission to Studies at OsloMet. The specialisations and single courses will only be run if a sufficient number of qualified candidates apply.

Admission requirements for the Specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in physiotherapy. Applicants must also hold Norwegian authorisation as a physiotherapist. Applicants with an internship license can also be admitted.

A maximum of one additional point is awarded for relevant education beyond the minimum requirement. By relevant education is meant higher education in health and social care subjects, teaching-related subjects and psychology, where the main focus is on children and adolescents.

Learning outcomes at the programme level for the Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences

The student’s overall learning outcomes for the Master’s Degree Programme in Health Sciences fully cover the description of master’s degree level (level 7) of the Norwegian Qualifications Framework.

A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge of health-related services and health-promoting work within their field of specialisation
• can analyse academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character and place in society of the health sciences
• has knowledge of different perceptions of body, health, illness, function and functional impairment
• has in-depth knowledge of the individual’s right to autonomy and user participation, and of important considerations in the development of equitable health services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the role of interprofessional cooperation in achieving results in health-related services and health-promoting work
• has insight into the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3, Good Health and Well-being, and an understanding of the connection between health and sustainable development in society
• has thorough knowledge of the theory of science, research methods and ethics of particular relevance to health sciences and the area of specialisation

Skills

The candidate

• can understand, motivate and cooperate with individuals and next of kin undergoing health-related learning, coping and change processes
• can analyse existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field of health sciences and work independently on practical and theoretical problem-solving
• can adapt health services and health-promoting work to different groups in society
• can contribute to the expedient and correct use of technology to improve the quality of the health services
• can use knowledge of quality improvement and implementation to improve the services
• can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
• can use relevant methods for research and scholarly and/or professional development work in an independent manner
• can carry out an independent, limited research or development project within their specialisation under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics

General competence

The candidate

• can analyse the relationship between the individual, service and societal levels when designing health-related services and in health-promoting work
• can contribute to innovation and quality improvement that builds on relevant knowledge of nursing gained from research and experience, and knowledge of users
• can work in interprofessional teams in order to more efficiently address complex health challenges
• has an international perspective in their field of specialisation
• can assess their own research design and research method based on a specific research question
• can disseminate relevant problems, analyses and research results to specialists and the general public in a way that meets research ethics requirements
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in the health services and in health-promoting work

Specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents

The following additional learning outcomes apply to candidates taking the Specialisation in Physiotherapy for Children and Adolescents:

• can account for and apply theoretical perspectives in the analysis of children and adolescents’ movement, activity and participation
• can assess children and adolescents’ motor function and identify functional difficulties
• can assess and integrate various forms of knowledge in the planning and implementation of physiotherapy treatment for children and adolescents
• can communicate up-to-date physiotherapy knowledge to children, adolescents, families, partners and the general public

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.

Studentene arbeider individuelt og eventuelt i grupper med fagstoff og utvikling av undervisningsopplegg. I tillegg til studentenes egen kompetanseutvikling, skal studiet bidra til organisasjonsutvikling og endring av praksis på egen arbeidsplass. I forbindelse med arbeidskravene skal studentene dele erfaringer, oppdagelser og refleksjoner med hverandre og kollegaer.

Det forventes at deltakerne følger den oppsatte progresjonen, deltar i nettbasert samhandling, gjennomfører hospitering (yrkesfaglig praksis) i relevante virksomheter og arbeidskrav knyttet til studiet. Samarbeid og felles kompetanseutvikling innen anvendelse av ny teknologi og digital kompetanse står sentralt i studiet. Det vil bli lagt vekt på en kollektiv læringsprosess gjennom erfaringsutveksling og refleksjon på egen arbeidsplass. Det legges vekt på at innhold og arbeidsformer skal være praksisnære og praksisrelevante i tråd med de krav som stilles til yrkesfaglærere, faglige ledere og instruktører som organiserer yrkesopplæring.

Studentene skal hospitere tre til fem dager pr emne i relevante virksomheter og yrker, med fokus på bruken av ny teknologi og digital kompetanse i yrket.

Følgende yrkespedagogiske prinsipper ligger til grunn for valg av arbeidsformer: Praksisorientering, problemorientering, eksemplarisk læring, erfaringslæring, opplevelsesorientering, verdiorientering og studentinnflytelse.

Arbeidskravene skal bidra til refleksjon og læring, og bidra til å sikre at studenten er aktive og medansvarlige for studieprogresjonen. Arbeidskrav skal være levert/utført innen fastsatt(e) frist(er). Arbeidskravene må være godkjent før eksamen kan avlegges.

Se for øvrig beskrivelse av arbeidskrav under hvert enkelt emne.

Første semester: ATEKO6100 Anvendelse av ny teknologi i yrkesfag: Kartlegging, analyse og utprøving, 15 stp. Individuell semesteroppgave. Vurderingsuttrykk: bestått/ikke bestått

Andre semester: ATEKO6200 Anvendelse av ny teknologi i yrkesfag: Planlegging og gjennomføring. 15 stp. Individuell semesteroppgave. Vurderingsuttrykk: bestått/ikke bestått.

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

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.

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.

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