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
 17 500 students og 1 900 employees
 Offer a wide range of professional programs
 Close ties with the respective fields of practice
 Vision: New knowledge, new practice
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Three locations
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Four Faculties and Three Centers
Faculties
Centers
 Faculty of Health Sciences
 Faculty of Education and
International Studies
 Faculty of Social Sciences
 Faculty of Technology, Art
and Design
 Centre for the Study of
Professions
 Centre for Welfare and
Labour Research
 National Centre for
Multicultural Education
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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.
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Three values
Diversity
Learning
Innovation
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Knowledge Triangle
Research
Knowledge - based
Society
Education
Innovation
Education
 More than 50 Bachelor programs
 More than 30 Master programs
 6 Doctoral programs
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R&D
– Research groups
– Percentage of the staff with
research competence
– Publication rate
– External funding
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National
Centre for
Multicultural
Education
(NAFO)
Oslo and Akershus University College
of Applied Sciences
(HiOA)
Centre for
Welfare
and Labour
Research
Faculty of Health
Science
Centre for
the Study of
Professions
Faculty of
Education and
International
Studies
Faculty of
Technology, Art and
Design
Faculty of Social
Sciences
Faculty
Administration
PhD in Educational
Sciences for Teacher
Education
Department of
Early Childhood
Education
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Department of
International
Studies and
Interpretation
Department of
Primary
and Secondary
Teacher
Education
Department of
Vocational
Teacher
Education
Faculty of Education and International Studies
Teacher Education in all fields and levels
Programs within International Studies and Interpretation
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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
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor courses
Master programs
and further education
BA in Early Childhood
Education:
MA in Early Childhood
Education
3 year full time
4 year part time
4 years work-based studies
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Continuing education,
shorter courses and inservice training
Department of International Studies and Interpreting
Bachelor courses
BA in Sign Language and
Interpreting
BA in Development Studies
BA in Community
Interpreting
(from 2017 courses in
Interpreting)
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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 Primary and Secondary Teacher Education
Undergraduate courses
Primary Teacher Education,
grade 1-7
Master programs
MA in Educational Sciences for
Basic Education
Primary and Secondary Teacher
Education,
grade 5-10
BA in Sport, Outdoor Life and
Health
Teacher Education for Bilingual
Teachers
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MA in Reading and Writing
(in cooperation with the University
of Oslo)
Department of Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor courses
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in
Building and Construction
Master programs and
further education
MA in Vocational Pedagogy (120
ECTS)
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Arts,
Craft and Design
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in
Electricity and Electronics
Driving Teacher (120 ECTS)
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Health
and Social Care Studies
Courses in Special Education
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in
Restaurant and Food Processing
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in
Technical and Industrial Production
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
(60 ECTS)
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Media
and Communications
BA in Vocational Teacher Education in Service
and Transport
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Continuing education, shorter
courses and custom-built courses
Courses taught in English
The different departments offer to local and
exchange students
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a wide range of courses taught in English
courses that can be offered in English
Undergraduate courses taught in English
Department of Early
Childhood Education
Department of International
Studies and Interpreting
Multicultural Identity in a Global
World (20/30 ECTS)
Capitalist Development and
Social Transformation in India
and China (15 ECTS)
Myths, Fairy Tales and Legends
(20/30 ECTS)
Development and Migration
(10 ECTS)
Economy and Sustainability
(10 ECTS)
The Aesthetics of Daily Life
(20/30 ECTS)
Childhood in a Nordic
Perspective (20/30 ECTS)
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Department of Primary and
Secondary Teacher
Education
Pedagogical Design with Digital
and Social Media and Mobile
Social Learning
(“Social Media”)
(15+15 ECTS)
Education and Religion in
Development (10 ECTS)
The Political Ecology of Energy
and Climate Change in Africa
and Latin America (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)
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Undergraduate courses taught in English
Department of Early Childhood Education
Multicultural Identity in a Global World (20/30 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.
Myths and Fairy Tales (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.
The Aesthetics of Daily Life (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.
Childhood in a Nordic Perspective (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.
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Undergraduate courses taught in English
Department of International Studies and Interpreting
Capitalist Development and Social Transformation in India and
China (15 ECTS)
•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.
Development and Migration (10 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.
Economy and Sustainability (10 ECTS)
•Knowledge of alternative theories and models, their manifestation in the organization
of societies and communities at different geographical levels and central debates.
Education and Religion in Development (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.
The Political Ecology of Energy and Climate Change in Africa and
Latin America (15 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.
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Undergraduate courses taught in English
Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education
Pedagogical Design with Digital and Social Media
and Mobile Social Learning (“Social Media”)
(15 + 15 ECTS)
• This course is created to meet the curriculum demands for preservice 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.
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Undergraduate courses that can be taught in English
Department of Vocational Teacher Education
Single courses in:
BA in 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 in 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 in 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)
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Master programs taught in English
Department of Early
Childhood Education
International
MA in Early
Childhood
Education and
Care
(Erasmus mundus
joint degree ending
2016)
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FACULTY
OF EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Department of
International Studies
and Interpreting
Department of
Primary and
Secondary Teacher
Education
Department of
Vocational Teacher
Education
Multicultural
and
International
Education
ICT Supported
Learning
Vocational
Pedagogy
Master programs taught in English
International MA in Early Childhood Education
and Care
• 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)
Multicultural and International Education
• 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
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Master programs taught in English
ICT Supported Learning
• 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
Vocational Pedagogy
• 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
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HiOA International Summer School
3 weeks in June/ July
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Campus and accommodation in Oslo
http://www.hioa.no/Studier/Summer
Each year different courses are offered
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Examples for Bachelor courses are:
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Example for a Master course is:
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Learning and Teaching in a Digital World (LATINA)
Network and System Administration
Universal Design of ICT
Beyond Income: Social Dimensions of Poverty and
Participatory Methodologies of Investigation
PhD in Educational Sciences for Teacher Education
 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
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Team Internationalization
international-lui@hioa.no
Faculty of Education and
International Studies
Department of International Studies and
Interpreting/
Department of Vocational Teacher Education
Kristin Merete Bugge
Line Klæth
Kristin-Merete.Bugge@hioa.no
Line.Klaeth@hioa.no
Team Leader
Admin. International Coordinator
Department of Primary and
Secondary Teacher Education
Department of Early Childhood
Education
Cathrine Døscher
Kjersti Winger
Cathrina.Doscher@hioa.no
Kjersti.Winger@hioa.no
Admin. International Coordinator
Admin. International Coordinator
Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher
Education/
Department of Early Childhood Education
Participant of FK Norway
Liv Norhoff Haraldsen
Liv.Haraldsen@hioa.no
Admin. International Coordinator
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Nagadya Ritah Kasasa
Nagadya.Ritah-Kasasa@hioa.no
Team Internationalization
Tasks review:
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Handling or managing student exchanges
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Strategic planning and development
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Gathering and updating overviews on possible international
development
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Maintenance and updating of internationalization's website
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Administration of services for exchange students; such as
information, programs and contacts
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Quality-evaluation of internal and external exchange programmes
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Contacting with other HiOA units regarding internationalization
International Partners
Partner universities in all over the world
http://www.hioa.no/eng/Om-HiOA/Fakultet-for-laererutdanning-og-internasjonale-studierLUI/Internationalisation-at-the-Faculty-of-Education-and-International-Studies/International-partners-atFaculty-of-Education-and-International-Studies
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Research groups/ Institutional cooperation
Study programs at HiOA are always connected
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with research
to the cooperation with educational institutions (eg. schools and
kindergartens)
Research groups are located at all departments of the faculty
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Research groups/ Research areas
Department of Early Childhood Education
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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
Research groups/ Research areas
Department of International Studies and Interpreting
Development, Power and
Inequality
Professional Discourses and
Practices in Diverse
Societies
Teaching and Learning in
Multicultural Societies
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Research groups/ Research areas
Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education
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
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Research groups/ Research areas
Department of Vocational Teacher Education
Learning at the
Work Place
Learning in Schools and
Institutions of Higher
Education
Community Heritage,
Language and Professional
Culture
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Institutional cooperation
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.
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Institutional cooperation
Section for Contract Work Administration
Has contracts with schools and kindergartens to provide
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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
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professional quality competences
specialized knowledge for working practice
language skills
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