Program Overview

Program Details

The program in question is PFF-5015 Praksis del 1- praktisk pedagogisk utdanning, which is part of the practical-pedagogical education at UiT The Arctic University of Norway.

Program Description

This program is an obligatory part of the practical-pedagogical education and cannot be taken as a single course. The program focuses on two main themes:

• The first theme emphasizes the testing and basic mastery of central evaluation and work forms.
• The second theme focuses on the teacher as a leader of the class, responsible for developing the learning environment.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, students should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Experiential knowledge of planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching tailored to different student prerequisites
• Insight into the school's various learning arenas, design, and resources, including its social, cultural, and physical environment

Skills

• Ability to plan and implement tailored teaching and learning processes in accordance with curricula and legislation
• Use and justify different evaluation forms and criteria
• Appear as a clear class leader and contribute to a learning-promoting classroom environment
• Collaborate with student colleagues, mentors, other teachers, and management in teaching and other professional activities
• Use digital tools in teaching

Competence

• Reflect on subjects, teaching, and students' learning in light of current curricula
• Reflect on professional ethical perspectives and show a willingness and ability to respect the individual student's integrity
• Critically evaluate one's own and others' practices
• Build learning-promoting relationships and communicate well with students, fellow students, mentors, and other staff

Teaching and Examination Language

The language used for teaching and examination is Norwegian.

Teaching Methods

The program involves practical training.

Examination

The examination is a practice evaluation with a pass/fail grade.

• The following requirements must be met and approved before the examination:
  • Active participation in all practice and meeting all requirements in the practice
  • Following the teachers' normal working day and participating in various cooperation arenas
  • Prepared plans for teaching hours as a basis for ongoing guidance
  • Submitted a planning document before the practice visit from the university teacher

Continuation Examination

A student who receives a "fail" grade in the practice can make one new attempt to pass this practice period.

Responsible Unit

The responsible unit for this program is the Department of Teacher Education and Pedagogy.

Previous Years and Semesters

This program has been offered in previous years and semesters, including H 2015, V 2017, H 2017, V 2018, H 2018, V 2020, H 2020, V 2021, V 2023, H 2024, and V 2025.