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FRI-2581 Value-based Guiding and Teaching in Arctic Nature - 20 stp


The course is administrated by

Idrettshøgskolen

Type of course

The course can't be taken as a single course, just for students in the programme of Arctic Nature Guide and 2. yeard of Bachelor in Arctic friluftsliv.

Course contents

Value-Based Guiding and Teaching Arctic Nature will be taught throughout the whole of the academic year. The course includes a theoretical approach and a practical focus through field trips, practical work and leadership assignments. Part of the teaching of this course will be carried out at UiT in Alta at the end of first semester. The course is divided into 3 main themes:

Objective of the course

Knowledge

Skills

General competence


Language of instruction

English is the language of teaching and exam.

Teaching methods

Nature Guide Role

This theme will be taught throughout the year with a focus on individual development. The teaching will include a combination of theoretical lectures, joint reflection discussions, guide and management assignments on all the trips, systematic self-evaluation and student evaluation; and supervisor discussions and case work. Practical training as a guide in a tourism business is an important part of the course.

Experience Production and Value-Based Guiding
This theme will begin with an intensive period of instruction during the study period UiT in Alta. The course will consist of seminars, workshops, group work, joint reflection and project work. After completing the period of study in Alta, students will start on their project in experience production. This will culminate with polar night products on Svalbard, which students will perform with guests at the beginning of the spring semester.

Nature and Culture in the Arctic
This theme emphasises knowledge of the Arctic nature. Instruction includes practical activities in the field, theoretical lectures and self study. The practical part of the course will be taught during  excursions mentioned under the course Safe Guiding in the Arctic. The content of the course will naturally follow the rhythm of the Arctic nature throughout the year. The course will have an intensive period of instruction during the period of study at UIT the university of Arctic in Alta


Assessment

The following course requirements must be approved before the candidate may be allowed to take the exam:

An individual written home exam over five days in the spring semester on the course Value-Based Guiding and Teaching Arctic Nature.

The grade vil bee given by litters from A - F, A is the best result and F is fail.