The Norwegian Education in its Nordic Context - the short version

Description

To provide a general departure for studying children and youth from cultural comparative perspectives in the context of contemporary social change, the first part will introduce you to the Norwegian education system within its Nordic context. It aims to enable you to gain a thorough understanding of all the relevant components of the Norwegian education system. In addition, it will introduce you to the notion of ‘the Nordic model’, its historical and cultural context, how it affects Norwegian education, as well as how it relates to European and other educational models. This course will cover both formal and informal institutional practices in education and address questions about the ideas and ideals of democracy and the welfare state. It will discuss various related issues, such as inclusion and exclusion, gender roles, student involvement, the role of knowledge and expertise, and the historical and philosophical context of "A School for All".