General provisions

The course is given within the Teacher Training Program for Upper Secondary School.

Entry requirements

Following courses: VFU 1; VFU 2 (x 2); Leadership, Special Needs Education; Development and Conditions of Education for Lower and Upper Secondary School; Learning and Development for Lower and Upper Secondary Schooland; and completed 50 credits in each of two relevant subjects for the upper-secondary school.

Learning outcomes

The placement course is related to the core courses students study during the same semester; students are thus expected to relate to and make use of the knowledge and literature of these core courses. The aim of the placement course is to deepen the student's theoretical knowledge and practical skills as well as his/her professional and scientifically-based approaches to teaching, classroom management, learning and development.

On completion of the course, the student must be able to:

• show knowledge in general didactics and subject studies as well as methodology required for teaching and learning in one or several subjects offered in the program
• demonstrate the ability to identify his/her need for additional knowledge in order to further develop his/her skills i didactics
• consciously apply advanced and theoretically-based skills in classroom management regarding learning environment, learning, social relations, conflict management and situations where harassment/bullying occurs
• demonstrate advanced ability to assess and grade pupils' performance in relation to the learning outcomes of the school activities, as well as inform and cooperate with pupils
• demonstrate advanced ability to adjust and develop the content of a subject based on pupils' different preconditions and needs
• show communication skills such as the ability to listen, talk and write as a means of support for the pedagogical work

Content

• Communication with pupils in different situations
• The pupils' learning processes in relation to the text material of the school and course syllabi
• Pupils in needs of additional and special support
• Reflection over and responsibility for own learning
• Communication with colleagues (and if opportunity is given with parents or guardians)
• Digital teaching resources and aesthetic learning processes in teaching
• Regulatory documents

Instruction

The course is carried out in the form of auscultations and teaching under supervision by local teacher educators (LLU), participation in other aspects of teaching, documentation and seminars.

Assessment

The placement studies course requires compulsory attendance and active participation.

Students who failed the placement course have the possibility to be examined once more. If a student fails the course a second time the student may submit an application for another examination to the Faculty Board of Educational Sciences. A specific application form must be used for this application.