Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Nature Guiding and Facilitation
NKO1000
Current active course description (last updated 2020/21)
Nature Guiding and Facilitation
NKO1000
Content:
- nature guiding, facilitation and management as academic field and profession
- the history of nature guiding and the current organization of nature guiding work in Norway
- guiding, communication, information, facilitation and management about awareness work towards various target groups
- group processes, communication and interaction in connection with various activities in nature
- planning and carrying out management and facilitation measures with different purpose and adaptations to different user groups
Admission is based on general competance from studies or specific competance in this area, in line with the relevant regulations.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge of basic pedagogy and methodology required for operating as nature guide
- has basic knowledge of different types of management and facilitation measures, as wall as use of different types of equipment and choice of materials
Skills:
- has increased his or her skills for working with various nature-based guiding tasks and activities
- is able to work with various practical management and facilitation measures related to different purpose
General competence:
- can work with nature guiding related to various themes and target groups
- can work with management and facilitation in various natural and cultural heritage areas
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Comulsory
Lectures, field-based teaching as well as practical-methodological assignments.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
All aids permitted.
There is no previous knowledge needed beyond that described in the admission requirements.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
NKO116 - Management and Facilitation - 5 credits
NKO117 - Nature Guiding - 10 credits
NKO117 - Nature Guiding - 10 credits