Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) Ukraina 29. september 2015

Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences  Established in 2011  Largest state university college in Norway  students og employees  Offer a wide range of professional programs  Close ties with the respective fields of practice  Vision: New knowledge, new practice

Three locations

Faculties  Faculty of Health Sciences  Faculty of Education and International Studies  Faculty of Social Sciences  Faculty of Technology, Art and Design Centers  Centre for the Study of Professions  Centre for Welfare and Labour Research  National Centre for Multicultural Education Four Faculties and Three Centers

Strategy 2020 – main goals HiOA will  be internationally recognized for its professional programs.  be at the forefront of professional relevant research and development.  challenge and develop the professions in cooperation with business and society and will be an active agent and participant in the public debate.  be a learning and innovative workplace that organizes and develops activities and resources in a goal-oriented and effective manner.

Three values Diversity Innovation Learning

Knowledge Triangle Research InnovationEducation Knowledge - based Society

Education  More than 50 Bachelor programs  More than 30 Master programs  6 Doctoral programs

R & D – Research groups – Percentage of the staff with research competence – Publication rate – External funding

Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (HiOA) Faculty of Health Science Faculty of Technology, Art and Design Faculty of Social Sciences Department of International Studies and Interpretation Department of Vocational Teacher Education Department of Early Childhood Education Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education PhD in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education Centre for Welfare and Labour Research Centre for the Study of Professions Faculty Administration Faculty of Education and International Studies National Centre for Multicultural Education (NAFO)

Faculty of Education and International Studies Teacher Education in all fields and levels Programs within International Studies and Interpretation

Departments of the Faculty Department of Early Childhood Education Department of International Studies and Interpreting Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Department of Vocational Teacher Education

Bachelor courses BA in Early Childhood Education: 3 year full time 4 year part time 4 years work-based studies Master programs and further education MA in Early Childhood Education Continuing education, shorter courses and in- service training Department of Early Childhood Education

Bachelor courses BA in Sign Language and Interpreting BA in Development Studies BA in Community Interpreting (from 2017 courses in Interpreting) Master programs and further education MA in Multicultural and International Education Courses in Multicultural Professional Competence (e.g. health sector, customs, interpreters) Continuing education Department of International Studies and Interpreting

Undergraduate courses Primary Teacher Education, grade 1-7 Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, grade 5-10 BA in Sport, Outdoor Life and Health Teacher Education for Bilingual Teachers Master programs MA in Educational Sciences for Basic Education MA in Reading and Writing (in cooperation with the University of Oslo) Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education

Bachelor courses BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Building and Construction BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Arts, Craft and Design BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Electricity and Electronics BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Health and Social Care Studies BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Restaurant and Food Processing BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Technical and Industrial Production BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Media and Communications BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Service and Transport Master programs and further education MA in Vocational Pedagogy (120 ECTS) Driving Teacher (120 ECTS)Courses in Special Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (60 ECTS) Continuing education, shorter courses and custom-built courses Department of Vocational Teacher Education

The different departments offer to local and exchange students  a wide range of courses taught in English  courses that can be offered in English Courses taught in English

Undergraduate courses taught in English Department of Early Childhood Education Multicultural Identity in a Global World (20/30 ECTS) Myths, Fairy Tales and Legends (20/30 ECTS) The Aesthetics of Daily Life (20/30 ECTS) Childhood in a Nordic Perspective (20/30 ECTS) Department of International Studies and Interpreting Capitalist Development and Social Transformation in India and China (15 ECTS) Development and Migration (10 ECTS) Economy and Sustainability (10 ECTS) Education and Religion in Development (10 ECTS) The Political Ecology of Energy and Climate Change in Africa and Latin America (15 ECTS) Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Pedagogical Design with Digital and Social Media and Mobile Social Learning (“Social Media”) (15+15 ECTS)

Undergraduate courses that can be taught in English Department of Vocational Teacher Education Single courses in BA Vocational Teacher Education in Craft and Design: - Visual Communication and Entrepreneurship (20 ECTS) - Vocational Innovation and Development from National and International Perspectives (20 ECTS) Single courses in BA Vocational Teacher Education in Health and Social Care Studies: - Preventative Health Care and Health Promotion (15 ECTS) - Physical and Mental Health (15 ECTS) Single courses in BA Vocational Teacher Education Restaurant and Food Processing: - Nutrition and Food Science (30 ECTS) - Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Processes (10 ECTS) - Product Development and Sensory Analysis (10 ECTS)

Exploring the concepts of “Culture” and “Identity”, in the context of present-day globalization, both from a theoretical and practical perspective. The cultural background of the participants will be a vital resource in our discussions. Multicultural Identity in a Global World (20/30 ECTS) Introducing students to the story of western culture and the main theories of myth, fairy tales and legends, through writing, story telling, dramatization, painting, puppet play, performing, discussing, music. Myths and Fairy Tales (20/30 ECTS) How to know, reflect upon, love, and use the aesthetic dimension on one's surroundings in educational work. Excursions, drama, arts & craft, music, natural science, storytelling, theory, experience-based discussions. The Aesthetics of Daily Life (20/30 ECTS) Insight in childhood in a Nordic perspective and the Nordic welfare model; Learning trough working with play, movement, nature, outdoor education; Organizing didactic courses and activities for children; Experiences in intercultural classroom. Childhood in a Nordic Perspective (20/30 ECTS) Department of Early Childhood Education Undergraduate courses taught in English

Knowledge of main theories and analyses of transition to capitalism/new neo-liberal policies, changes in class, caste, family systems and gender relations and history regarding China and India. Capitalist Development and Social Transformation in India and China (15 ECTS) Knowledge of main approaches and key themes in the study of migration, development and globalization and consequences of migration in both sending and receiving communities. Development and Migration (10 ECTS) Knowledge of alternative theories and models, their manifestation in the organization of societies and communities at different geographical levels and central debates. Economy and Sustainability (10 ECTS) Knowledge of the role of education in the process of social change, in nation building and in influencing individual growth and the role of different religious traditions as part of educational systems role. Education and Religion in Development (10 ECTS) Knowledge about political ecology, key issues, the strategy to mitigate climate change through reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by deforestation and forest degradation; conflicts concerning uses of areas for local livelihood purposes and for energy production, climate change mitigation and conservation; cases of such conflicts in Latin America and Africa. The Political Ecology of Energy and Climate Change in Africa and Latin America (15 ECTS) Department of International Studies and Interpreting Undergraduate courses taught in English

This course is created to meet the curriculum demands for pre- service and in-service teachers to integrate digital tools in their teaching as well to impart digital skills to their current and future pupils. The course focuses on pedagogical and didactical possibilities and challenges in implementing current and changing technologies in teaching and learning. Pedagogical Design with Digital and Social Media and Mobile Social Learning (“Social Media”) ( ECTS) Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Undergraduate courses taught in English

Visual Communication and Entrepreneurship (20 ECTS) Vocational Innovation and Development from National and International Perspectives (20 ECTS) Single courses in: BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Craft and Design Preventative Health Care and Health Promotion (15 ECTS) Physical and Mental Health (15 ECTS) Single courses in: BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Health and Social Care Studies Nutrition and Food Science (30 ECTS) Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Processes (10 ECTS) Product Development and Sensory Analysis (10 ECTS) Single courses in: BA in Vocational Teacher Education Restaurant and Food Processing Department of Vocational Teacher Education Undergraduate courses that can be taught in English

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Master programs taught in English Department of Early Childhood Education International MA in Early Childhood Education and Care (Erasmus mundus joint degree ending 2016) Department of International Studies and Interpreting Multicultural and International Education Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education ICT Supported Learning Department of Vocational Teacher Education Vocational Pedagogy

The course qualifies for teaching, research and leadership within the educational sector and for work involving early childhood educational issues in public or private institutions Cooperation between HiOA, University of Malta (Malta), Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland) and University of Gothenburg (Sweden) International MA in Early Childhood Education and Care An advanced study program which provides necessary competence for work related to the Norwegian multicultural schools as well as for international work within the education sector in the South Multicultural and International Education Master programs taught in English

Based on the need for enhanced competence within the area, first of all in the school system, but also in other public institutions and in business and industry ICT Supported Learning Aims at giving the students the opportunity to qualify for developing relevant research-based competence in vocational pedagogy and vocational didactics of importance to vocational education and teaching in working life Vocational Pedagogy Master programs taught in English

3 weeks in June/ July  Campus and accommodation in Oslo  Each year different courses are offered  Examples for Bachelor courses are:  Learning and Teaching in a Digital World (LATINA)  Network and System Administration  Universal Design of ICT  Example for a Master course is:  Beyond Income: Social Dimensions of Poverty and Participatory Methodologies of Investigation HiOA International Summer School

 Focuses on Teacher Education and Vocational Training within a national and international context  Characterized by its focus on teaching, learning and socialization in sociocultural and historical contexts  Multidisciplinary: Teacher Education and Professionalism is explored by multiple methodologies and by comparative analysis  Target group is dedicated individuals seeking theoretical challenges and qualifications as researchers in the field of Educational Sciences for Teacher Education PhD in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education

Faculty of Education and International Studies Kristin Merete Bugge Team Leader Faculty of Education and International Studies Kristin Merete Bugge Team Leader Department of International Studies and Interpreting/ Department of Vocational Teacher Education Line Klæth Admin. International Coordinator Department of International Studies and Interpreting/ Department of Vocational Teacher Education Line Klæth Admin. International Coordinator Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Cathrine Døscher Admin. International Coordinator Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Cathrine Døscher Admin. International Coordinator Department of Early Childhood Education Kjersti Winger Admin. International Coordinator Department of Early Childhood Education Kjersti Winger Admin. International Coordinator Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education/ Department of Early Childhood Education Liv Norhoff Haraldsen Admin. International Coordinator Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education/ Department of Early Childhood Education Liv Norhoff Haraldsen Admin. International Coordinator Participant of FK Norway Nagadya Ritah Kasasa Participant of FK Norway Nagadya Ritah Kasasa Team Internationalization

Tasks review:  Handling or managing student exchanges  Strategic planning and development  Gathering and updating overviews on possible international development  Maintenance and updating of internationalization's website  Administration of services for exchange students; such as information, programs and contacts  Quality-evaluation of internal and external exchange programmes  Contacting with other HiOA units regarding internationalization Team Internationalization

Partner universities in all over the world LUI/Internationalisation-at-the-Faculty-of-Education-and-International-Studies/International-partners-at- Faculty-of-Education-and-International-Studies International Partners

Study programs at HiOA are always connected  with research  to the cooperation with educational institutions (eg. schools and kindergartens) Research groups are located at all departments of the faculty Research groups/ Institutional cooperation

Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care Kindergarten and Professional Elaboration; Bilding, Care, Play, Learning Kindergarten Teacher; Professional Qualification and Educational Research Kindergarten: Diversity, Childhood and Inclusion Department of Early Childhood Education Research groups/ Research areas

Development, Power and Inequality Professional Discourses and Practices in Diverse Societies Teaching and Learning in Multicultural Societies Department of International Studies and Interpreting Research groups/ Research areas

Body, Learning and Diversity Art and Culture: Knowledge Production and «Bildung» Teacher Qualification School Research Text Classroom Research R & D at the primary level - with an emphasis on starting training Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Research groups/ Research areas

Learning at the Work Place Learning in Schools and Institutions of Higher Education Community Heritage, Language and Professional Culture Department of Vocational Teacher Education Research groups/ Research areas

HiOA offers a unique range of programs that qualify students for professions that will contribute to future welfare and value creation of the society. Proximity to professional fields is therefore of great importance. Dialogue and cooperation between research, education, society, business and industry lay at the foundation of our study portfolio. This combination of theory and practice is a distinguishing characteristic of professional study program. Institutional cooperation

Section for Contract Work Administration Has contracts with schools and kindergartens to provide  Further education programs for school and kindergarten teachers and leaders  Further education programs for teachers who work together with children with special needs This includes short time and long time study courses to improve  professional quality competences  specialized knowledge for working practice  language skills Institutional cooperation