Course description for 2022/23
Nature Guiding and Facilitation
NKO1000
Course description for 2022/23
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
Students must meet current admission requirements for the associated study program.
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.
There is a requirement for at least 80% attendance at the lectures.
Evaluated annually by students through course surveys. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system.
Compound assessment, grading scale A-F.
- Compulsory participation - (80%). Approved/ Not approved. Must be passed prior to submission of the written assignment - individual semester assignment 2 (natural guidance).
- Written assignment - individual semester assignment 1 (preparation and maintenance), comprises 40% of the grade.
- Written assignment - individual semester assignment 2 (natural guidance), comprises 60% of the grade.
All aids permitted.
No prior knowledge is required beyond the admission requirement.
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