Presentation by Norwegian Teachers to Irish Students at Greenhills - Wed 15th
Education is the mother of leadership. Wendell Willkie
Presentation by Norwegian teachers on Norway Education System.
There was a big racial mix in the Classrooms at Greenhills, with many students originating from Nigeria. The students were very interested to hear about opportunities in Norway.
Presentation by Norwegian teachers on Norway Education System.
There was a big racial mix in the Classrooms at Greenhills, with many students originating from Nigeria. The students were very interested to hear about opportunities in Norway.
Kirsty explained that all the three teachers were from an area in Norway called Trondheim
Maria and Kyrsty work in the same school and Kyrtsy is involved in her schools leadership (management I presume) She has a qualification in this area.Her subjects taught were English, French and Religion. Kyrsty has a masters in school management and has been teaching since 1991.
The staff explained the different structures in the Norwgian FE system and about the different streams available eg. General studies versus Vocational eg sports
The students have the same final exam in the end whether they have done 2 years in a vocational or apprenticeship stream.
In Trondheim they now operate BUOD bring your own device. They don't use books.
Students can attend upper secondary for up to 5 years eg can restart/ repeat but most do 3 years straight through.
There is only a 10% absence rate allowed - if you don't attend you don't get a mark.
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| Maria and Kirsty present to Students at Greenhills College. |
If you have more than 3 subjects you didn't pass you have to repeat the whole year.
Students study a Foreign language which are e.g. Spanish French - but not english which is their 2nd language.
For Nursing there is no foreign language requirement
1-6 ages kindergarten.
6-15 ages primary/lower secondary school.
16-19 upper secondary school.
Example of a typical path.
Foundation 1 year course
Healthcare 1 year or supplementary course - can move on to university
Apprenticeship 2 years
Vocational line example can be "sales and service" or "healthcare"
Students asked What kind of religion is most common in Norway? - the state religion is christianity - teach a general course on all religion.
At secondary school the students study religion and ethics - a cultural and ethical course - all religions are taught.
IN Norway there is also Further Education for adults as a seperate system, this is called "Tertiary vocational education" - further education for adults
There is similar curriculum for some subjects.
There are art time models also available.
At 25 years old - you don't have to take all the subjects
No body fails compulsory school in Ireland
Question : Are you allowed to go to secondary school?
In theory anyone can access whatever they want. You go to the nearest school - all schools are the same there is a national standard. Have to attend the closest school.
The Finnish model was discussed as an example of a good reputation.
1/10 of applicants to teaching education get accepted. Teaching is a highly recognised profession.
Norway is a wealthy country - everybody is equal - this is a strong value in Norway. Norwegians pay a lot in taxes for very good healthcare, it's worth the price, the Norwegians think.
University is free. Only €100 is payable.
Norwegians still have to work hard
Buying a flat housing very difficult
Students asked about supports for learning difficulties.
Kyrtsy explained that there is Software for dyslexia and other supports such as extra time in exam, reader for exams . There are typically 30 students in a class in Norway.
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