Hřrelćredidaktikk - Master Program

Overview

The Master's program in Hřrelćredidaktikk is a 2-year study that focuses on the core elements of hearing education and teaching. The program aims to develop innovative and creative pedagogues with critical, independent, and reflective attitudes towards their professional practice.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work as teachers in upper secondary schools, folk high schools, and other educational institutions.

Degree Name

Master in Hřrelćredidaktikk

Study Structure

The program consists of 120 study points and includes courses in hearing education, pedagogy, and music theory. The study structure includes:

• Core elements: hearing education and teaching
• Other music theoretical subjects relevant to the main area of study
• Master's thesis

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in music or a related field, as well as a passed admission test. The admission test consists of two parts:

1. A written presentation of approximately 500 words that describes the motivation for studying and thoughts on the topic for the Master's thesis.
2. A practical test where the applicant, based on a given topic, will teach a group of students in the subject of hearing education. This is followed by an interview.

Ranking of Applicants

The ranking of applicants is based on a total assessment of their qualifications.

Number of Study Places

There are 5 study places available for this program.

Start of Studies

The start of studies is dependent on a sufficient number of students.

Application Code

The application code for this program is 8031.

Description of the Study

The core elements of the study are hearing education and teaching. Other music theoretical subjects relevant to the main area of study will also have a significant place in the study program. These subjects include piano playing, harmony, and musical analysis.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the study, students should have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

• Can analyze and discuss their pedagogical intentions based on pedagogical and hearing education theory
• Can realize and convey their pedagogical intentions with a clear profile
• Can demonstrate independence in meeting different pedagogical situations
• Can apply knowledge to expand their pedagogical and musical perspective and carry out independent pedagogical development or research work

Skills

• Can take a leading role in the development of the content and design of hearing education
• Has good personal skills in the different disciplines of hearing education
• Has good piano skills
• Has developed the ability to work independently as a hearing education teacher at different levels

Competence

• Can analyze and relate critically to material from pedagogical development work and research, and use this in their work
• Has a critical, independent, and reflective attitude towards their professional practice
• Can integrate pedagogical research and experience-based knowledge about teaching methods with insight into practice and pedagogical skills

Teaching and Examination

The study is campus-based with 8 gatherings of 3 days each in both study years. The teaching will be in groups and individually. Central to the didactic subjects is the connection between didactic theory and practical-didactic skills.

Practice

Some subjects include mandatory practice described in the individual course plan. The practice consists of observation of teaching at different levels, individual and group practice, as well as self-practice. The scope is 40-50 hours.

Exchange

There are opportunities for exchange in the 3rd and/or 4th semester. The Music Conservatory has relevant quality-assured agreements on exchange with institutions such as the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, the Royal Danish Academy of Music, and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague.

Study Plan

The study plan for Hřrelćredidaktikk can be found on the university's website.

Teaching and Examination Language

The language of instruction is Norwegian. Literature may be in other Nordic languages and English.

Information About the Study

For more information about the study, please contact the university.

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