FG-130 Fjord og Bre - Friluftslivspedagogikk

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The student has knowledge about:

• the tradition of mountain and glacier walking in Norwegian outdoor life
• glaciers, mountains, forest and watery systems in a cultural perspective
• regional geography and natural history, Western Norway
• biological diversity of species and landscape, Western Norway
• conservation policy, ecophilosophy and relation to outdoor life
• harvesting from nature
• outdoor life pedagogy

Skills:

The student has basic skills:

• for glacier hiking and climbing
• for mountain hiking, spending nights in lavvos or cabins
• for canoeing/kayaking in a landscape of forests and watery systems
• for living in nature
• for fishing, sailing and rowing

General Qualifications:

 The student can:

• plan, lead and evaluate outdoor education trips/excursions in a safe manner
• reflect on different methods and didactics of outdoor education
• identify dangers and take care of safety in different environments
• swim and rescue, conduct CPR and first aid

Teaching methods:

The language of instruction is English. Outdoor activities is the basic method and starting point for all other methods in use throughout the course

• excursions in various types of nature
• field work in various types of nature
• lectures
• an organised trip with the Norwegian Mountain Trekking Association, locally or centrally
• teaching practice in kindergarten, primary school or other institution where outdoor activities are included

• Individual oral and practical exam counts for 100 %

Obligatory work:

To take the exam the students have to:

• Participate in lectures, seminars and practical activities
• Hand in all the reports for the portfolio
• Pass lifesaving test and heart and lung rescue
• Portfolio including these components:
  • Group/individual from the four obligatory friluftsliv trips
  • Individual report from the personal friluftsliv trip
  • Individual report from the organized friluftsliv trip
  • Individual report from area of special interest
  • Group report from practice

Skills

• Passed/failed on practical skills and effort. Skills must be evaluated with the student's background in mind.

The requirements for the different components will be specified in separate letters.