Norwegian sign language 2 (1-10) module 1

The course is for teachers who teach in and about Norwegian Sign Language in primary school. The course builds on the course Norwegian Sign Language 1, and aims to further develop students' knowledge about and skills in using Norwegian Sign Language.
The language training aims to develop basic signing skills in the teacher. The didactic parts of the course are based in the curricula and competency aims used in schools. Different perspectives in teaching deaf and hard of hearing pupils will be treated theoretically and as a part of how the course is taught. Developing basic Norwegian Sign Language skills are central in the course, as is the relationship between the linguistic competence in pupils, access to a language environment and the teacher's signing skills.

Having completed the course, a student is expected to have the following knowledge, skills and general competencies:

Knowledge:
Candidates
- have knowledge about curricula for deaf and hard of hearing pupils
- have knowledge about basic skills in Norwegian Sign Language and challenges when teaching about and in Norwegian Sign Language in school
- have knowledge about the status of Norwegian Sign Language in society
- knows different ways to work with Norwegian Sign Language in schools

Skills:
Candidates
- can communicate in Norwegian Sign Language about a number of themes of current interest in schools
- can use different strategies for communication also when their own skills are not enough
- can assist in planning and implementing teaching in and about Norwegian Sign Language

General competencies:
Candidates
- can develop their own Norwegian Sign Language skills and knowledge, based on knowledge and strategies acquired in the course
- can relate practical and theoretical knowledge to their own work situation
- can convey their own knowledge about Norwegian Sign Language to colleagues

During on campus meetings there will be a mixture of lextures, group work with practical and theoretical assignments, presentations before the whole group and video analysis.