Elos school manual Norway
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Elos school manual Norway
Elos school manual Norway Elos- CFEC & national educational priorities 2010-4168/051-001 Project acronym: Elos This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Elos school manual 1. National Section: Norway Welcome to Norway ELOS Network. There are currently 12 Norwegian Secondary Schools in the ELOS network. These schools are located all over the country. There follows a list of schools in Norway with the name of the school’s international co-ordinator(s) and e-mail-addresses: Thora Storm vid. skole (avd. Adolf Øien) (Trondheim) Jan-Terje Sundli [email protected] Ann-Jorid Grønli [email protected] Arendal videregående skole Hanne Holvin [email protected] Askim videregående skole Trond Vågmo [email protected] Bergens Handelsgymnasium Ewa Siarkiewicz-Bivand [email protected] Svein Heggheim [email protected] Fræna videregående skole Arne Tjelle [email protected] Høyanger videregående skole Iris Kopperud [email protected] Kristin Sagerøy Rasberg [email protected] Malakoff videregående skole Moss (Østfold) Sølve Marie Tegnér Stenmark [email protected] Gerd-Louise Molvig [email protected] Nesbru videregående skole Sheila Hansen [email protected] Nøtterøy videregående skole Agneta Berg 2 [email protected] St.Svithun videregående skole (Stavanger) Julie Eliassen [email protected] Ski videregående skole Margo Koene [email protected] Ås videregående skole Harald Storengen [email protected] Trond Vågmo at Askim videregående skole is the national co-ordinator for ELOS in Norway. Address: Askim videregående skole, Postboks G, 1801 Askim Telephone number: 004769816302 Fax: 004769816390 Mail: [email protected] 2. Becoming an ELOS School: How to apply You are invited to first read the ELOS documents online at www.eloseducation.info You may contact the national coordinator and get the documents and/or more information. Familiarize yourself with the ELOS Common European Framework of Competence (CFEC) and the requirements of the ELOS School Standard (CFEC is downloadable at www.eloseducation.info) Send a letter of commitment to the national co-ordinator: The letter should indicate the school’s current position in relation to the ELOS school standard: o Include a survey of the school’s international policy (exchanges, international cooperation) o Outline the school’s areas of development for ELOS that will be the focus over the next 2 to 3 years In 2011 the ELOS International Association was established. This Association promotes ELOS as a recognised standard for European and Internationally Oriented [EIO] schools and offers an ELOS certification process for schools and students. Information about the ELOS International Association may be found at www.eloseducation.info 3. Co-ordination of ELOS at school level 3 Schools are advised to consider the most appropriate form of co-ordination to match their institution’s ways of working. Internationally, many schools have found it useful to form an ELOS team. Other schools have found it very useful to appoint a leading co-ordinator with a small team. In making decisions about the introduction and leadership of ELOS in a school it is also helpful to consider the following issues: The time allocation required The level of responsibility allocated to the team or the co-ordinator The associated costs The necessary level of support and linkage to the school’s leadership and management The way to market ELOS to pupils, colleagues, parents, local community and to other schools 4. The school’s official policy ELOS-schools should have an international policy profile. An international plan of its own or an inclusion in the school’s complete development plan will be useful and should mention ELOS give the necessary mentioning of ELOS. The school should consider itself as an international school and use this as a method (and a possibilityX) to market ELOS to others. The international work should affect as many teachers as possible. As many students as possible should have the opportunity to participate in the international work, for instance in international programmes (see below) in co-operation with SiU (The national agency). And finally - the leadership of the school should support these activities. 5. The Curriculum – subjects involved ELOS schools are international. All of them have exchanges, study-visits and other ways to cooperate with students, teachers and schools abroad. Many of them are involved in international programs like Comenius, Leonardo, Vennskap Nord-Sør, Nordplus etc. Very often the schools try to incorporate the ELOS standards and international aspects into the curriculum of different subjects. Even if there are national standards, there is still a range of local variations, especially in subjects where there is a local oral examination when finishing the subject. As mentioned subjects involved will in many cases be connected in co-operation with an international partner in a particular project, e.g. a Comenius project. This may be a project in one particular subject. Examples are projects within Physics, Biology, Entrepreneurship, Sociology, etc. Another possibility is to base the project on several common subjects, e.g. Norwegian, English, Social Studies, Geography and Natural science. A consequence of this will be that the teachers of different subjects co-operate. Some schools have introduced international classes in which the pupils are engaged in international activities and exchanges with partner-schools, thus fulfilling the ELOSstandards. Schools with such international classes within the national ELOS-network are Askim videregående skole, Malakoff videregående skole and Ås videregående skole. The normal way to organize these international classes is to establish a partnership with 4 several subjects and to incorporate the international dimension into the curriculum of these subjects. An example: At Askim videregående skole there are 3 international classes with 72 students (schoolyear 2011-12). The following subjects are involved in the international multilateral work: Social studies, English, Norwegian, Natural science, Athletics, Geography and Spanish. Furthermore the same school has several bilateral projects with partners abroad, for instance one with car-mechanics in Germany and one within Entrepreneurship with a school in the Czech Republic. Thus the curriculum in these subjects will also be influenced. 6. Student Activities The competences of the communication domain (EI0 - 2) from the CFEC may be integrated into student activities and to national demands and goals. The existing system of teaching in Norway, “Læreplanverket for Kunnskapsløftet “ with general rules and with specific core curriculum for each subject has an own survey with the basic duties for the school, called “Læringsplakaten” (Poster of teaching). The obligations concerning the pupils are as follows: 1. Give all pupils and apprentices the same opportunities to develop their individual abilities and talents and in co-operation with others 2. Stimulate the need to learn, ability to persevere and to be curious 3. Stimulate the pupils and apprentices to develop their own learning strategies and the ability to think critically 4. Stimulate the pupils and the apprentices in their own personal development and in the strengthening of their identity, in developing ethical, social and cultural competences and in the ability to understand democracy and to participate in a democracy 5. Prepare for the possibilities that the pupils can be partners in learning and that they may make conscious choices of values The chart, with examples, below shows that several points in the CFEC correspond to this and that certain goals set by the government may be fulfilled by the ELOS competences: ELOS Competences Independent and collaborative skills mentioned in ”Læringsplakaten” EIO – 3 EIO – 3.3.2 I know how to negotiate and act according to a Code of Conduct during exchanges with partner students abroad or online. Give all pupils and apprentices the same conditions to develop abilities and talent individually and in cooperation with others. Stimulate the pupils and the apprentices in their own personal development and in strengthening of identity, in developing ethical, social and cultural competences and in the ability to understand democracy and to participate in a democracy 5 EIO – 3.5.2 I can participate actively in planning and running a new project with groups/teams of students and teachers from other countries EIO – 3.6.2 I can contribute actively to the project management and administration of international activities in an educational setting EIO - 3.1.3 I show interest and respect for others in Europe and the wider world EIO – 3.2.3 I am aware that how persons from another culture act, might arise from different norms and values than my own EIO – 3.4.3 I can cope with problems arising in collaboration with students and teachers from other countries Stimulate need to learn, ability to persevere and to be curious Stimulate the pupils and apprentices to develop their own learning strategies and the ability to think critically Give all pupils and apprentices the same conditions to develop their abilities and talents both individually and in co-operation with others Stimulate need to learn, ability to persevere and be curious Stimulate the pupils and the apprentices in their own personal development and in strengthening of identity, in developing ethical, social and cultural competences and in the ability to understand democracy and to participate in a democracy Prepare for the possibilities that the pupils can be partners in learning and that they may take conscious choices of values Stimulate the pupils and the apprentices in their own personal development and in strengthening of identity, in developing ethical, social and cultural competences and in the ability to understand democracy and to participate in a democracy Give all pupils and apprentices the same conditions to develop abilities and talent individually and in cooperation with others Prepare for the possibilities that the pupils can be partners in learning and that they may make conscious choices of values 7. National priorities In Norway there is not one single document showing national priorities. National priorities are defined and given in different documents and in different ways: a. In the national curriculum of each subject b. In a general curriculum (generelle læreplan) it’s mentioned what kind of human beings should be the result of upbringing and education: i. The human being seeking meaning 6 c. d. e. f. g. ii. The creative human being iii. The working human being iv. The human being with general knowledge v. The co-operative human being vi. The human being conscious about the environment vii. The integrated human being In messages from Parliament (stortingsmeldinger) concerning important issues i. Entrepreneurship (nr 7) ii. Internationalization (nr 14) In “Læringsplakaten” (the poster with the main duties for schools), see 5 In letters from department/directorate to the counties about important issues In articles from departement/directorate dealing with important questions By starting campaigns and actions in the schools to deal with a challenge or a problem By studying these different sources, documents and actions it’s possible to say that these matters are among those which may be considered as national priorities: 1. Avoid school drop-outs 2. Secure testimonies for all students after 2 or 3 years in school 3. Increase the use of entrepreneurship in education 4. Encourage internationalization in schools 5. Increase the level of learning 6. Make lifelong education possible 7. Increase computer literacy 8. Give all pupils the best and equal opportunities 9. Equity in education 10. Social inclusion for all pupils A more detailed list of the duties for each pupil is as already mentioned in part 5. As stated earlier and as exemplified here, very many of the EIO-domains fit in with this. By introducing ELOS and the CFEC-survey the schools may contribute to fulfilling a lot many of the goals set by government and directorate. An example The general plan of study and Læringsplakaten (among other abilities) encourage these: 1. Critical thinking and enquiry 2. Advocacy and representation 3. Taking informed and responsible action Connection to CFEC (domains + levels): Domain EIO – 1 I am an informed European citizen who can access, process and evaluate knowledge relevant to Europe and the wider world and act upon it. 7 Domain EIO - 2 I can communicate effectively and cope in everyday life in a European/international setting. EIO – 2.3.1 EIO – 2.3.2 EIO - 2.3.3 Domain EIO – 3 I can collaborate constructively with peers from other countries on a common thematic task or project. EIO – 3.3.3 8. Linking the ELOS programme to national priorities in Norway and to different documents ELOS Partners Common educational priorities 1. Social inclusion / inclusive education 2. Improving quality of learning and teaching 3. Entrepreneurship How these link to Norwegian priorities/documents Læringsplakaten (poster of teaching /duties) http://www.udir.no/Lareplaner/Prinsipp-foropplaringa/?p=2 Generelle del av læreplanen (general part of curriculum) http://www.udir.no/Lareplaner/Generell-del-avlareplanen/ Good environment for teaching. Utdanningsdirektoratet http://www.udir.no/Laringsmiljo/ Utdanningsdirektoratet: Measures against mobbing http://www.udir.no/Laringsmiljo/Arbeid-mot-mobbing/ Kunnskapsløftet (curriculum and principles of teaching) http://www.udir.no/Lareplaner/Grep/ Ny Giv (measures to improve the quality of teaching and to prevent that students drop out or school failure) http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kd/tema/grunnopplari ng/videregaende-opplaring/nyheter-videregaende--redaksjonelle-art/ny-giv-tiltak-for-bedre-gjennomforingi-.html?id=612780 Stortingsmelding nr. 7 (2008-09) http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/nhd/dok/regpubl/stmel d/2008-2009/stmeld-nr-7-2008-2009-.html Trade Union for teachers (Utdanningsforbundet) http://www.utdanningsforbundet.no/upload/Publikasjone r/Rapporter/Rapport%20fra%20unders%C3%B8kelse_2 011 Kunnskapsdepartementet: Entrepreneurship in schools http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kd/dok/regpubl/stmeld 8 /2010-2011/meld-st-22-2010--2011/4/9.html?id=641288 Besides this entrepreneurship is mentioned in the separate curricula in many subjects and it’s a separate subject in the upper secondary school http://www.udir.no/Lareplaner/ 4. Life long learning This principle is declared as one of the most important in Norwegian education policy (Kunnskapsdepartementet) http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kd/tema/livslanglaring.html?id=592615 5. Intercultural dialogue / cultural awareness Kunnskapsdepartementet: Multicultural school http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kd/dok/nouer/1995/no u-1995-12/5/7.html?id=427516 6. Innovation (creativity, new technologies and sciences) Kunnskapsdepartementet: New technology and innovation in schools: http://www.regjeringen.no/nb/dep/kd/dok/regpubl/stmeld /2010-2011/meld-st-22-2010-2011/4/8/1.html?id=641287 ELOS fits well with the following national priorities and main issues for the upper secondary schools: Priority to improve basic standards in literacy and maths To avoid drop-outs (by making schools more interesting) To stimulate the pupils in development, competences etc To make the school international and increase social and cultural tolerance and understanding Education for Employment, work-related learning to give teachers some freedom over the school curriculum Linking to CFEC Domain EOI-1,2,3 and 4 Domain EOI-1,2,3 and 4 Domain EOI-1,2,3 Domain EOI-1,2,3 and 4 Domain EOI-4 Domain EOI-1,2,3 and 4 9. National system of learning In Norway the last school reform, Kunnskapsløftet, was launched in 2006 and it gradually became the national standard in the upper secondary education over a three years period. In Norway there is: 9 A partially prescribed curriculum, with some freedom for schools and teachers, depending a little on the subject Examinations in Norway are: Partly centralized, partly non-centralized. Most of the written exams are national and standard for the whole country, some written exams and all oral exams are local. School structure in Norway: Primary schools and lower secondary schools are run by municipalities under the control of government. Curriculum, subjects etc are – with some freedom – the same all over the country. The upper secondary schools are run by the counties. There are 19 counties in the country. Some subjects may vary from one school to another, but the most popular and usual subjects are the same all over the country. The curriculum is decided by central authorities, but as mentioned earlier with some local freedom in some subjects Authorities There is a special department, “Kunnskapsdepartmentet” responsible for education and for the school system as a whole. Furthermore the department has delegated all details, curriculum and all special rules and regulations to a directorate, Utdanningsdirektoratet. The county is responsible for running the upper secondary schools, but each school has a certain freedom. In every county there’s an office, Fylkesmannen, which is the link with the national authorities and which has a degree of control with the upper secondary schools to see that the teaching given by the school and the school’s system are in accordance with national laws and regulations. ELOS as a part of the national system in Norway: ELOS fits very effectively with the programme(s) of learning in many aspects. As mentioned there is some freedom for the teacher and for each school. As international work is widely accepted and as many schools are engaged in Comenius and/or other international programmes, there is a basic platform for ELOS in Norway. 10. Quality Review and validation process The ELOS Quality Review procedure takes place on the basis of the ELOS International School Standard and the CFEC. The Quality Review procedure is centred on the educational aspects which are specific to ELOS. The ELOS Quality Review procedure has two functions i. As a guarantee, in order to quality assure the ELOS learning experience ii. It acts as a stimulus, adding value to the school’s own quality assurance and ELOS development work The Quality Review Guidelines are available at www.ELOSeducation.info The national quality review procedure has yet to be agreed with the Board of the ELOS 10 International Association In Norway schools give reports to the national coordinator. There is a yearly meeting when quality questions are discussed. Because of geography and long distances visits and inspections are difficult. Instead the yearly meetings and reports from all school may function as an important substitute. It is anticipated that the Quality Review process will result in a school achieving the ELOS International School Standard. This validation lasts for 3 years. At the end of this period a ELOS school may contact the national co-ordinator for a renewal. The school then has to give a short written report about its activities. 11. How to get started Study the ELOS-documents Discuss with interested and motivated teachers at your school Discuss with the pupils/pupils’ board Discuss ELOS with your administration Contact the national co-ordinator Visit national co-ordinator or arrange a visit by him/her Follow instructions in chapter 1 (how to apply) 12. Advantages by being an ELOS-school Your school belongs to a national network You AS ABOVE belong to a European network You As the Elos contact you may get help and information if you seek new partners and new projects AS ABOVE You will be invited to national conferences AS ABOVE You can attend ELOS partner-seeking-conferences and other conferences Your school will be recognized as an ELOS-school 11 12