Year Study in School Leisure Pedagogy

About the Program

The University of Inland Norway offers an Årsstudium in SFO-pedagogikk. This certificate/diploma program lasts for 2 years. It focuses on school-based leisure education. The study is relevant for staff working in school leisure activities (SFO). It is also for teachers and kindergarten teachers. The program enhances competence in leisure pedagogy and the transition between kindergarten and school.

What You Will Study

This program provides professional and pedagogical skills for working in school leisure activities. It examines the mandate and framework for SFO. Key areas include play, community, movement, culture, and children's participation. Students gain insight into how SFO can be a meaningful space for children's well-being and development. The education emphasizes practical-aesthetic and bodily learning methods. It connects theory and practice closely.

Program Structure and Entry

The study is part-time and attendance-based. This allows students to combine education with work. Instruction includes lectures, workshops, and practical tasks related to SFO work. The program requires general university admission. Alternatively, admission can be based on prior learning and experience. A police certificate is required for admission. The application deadline is April 15.

Key Details

The program is located in Hamar. It awards 60 study credits. The instruction language is Norwegian (NO). The program starts in August. The cost is a semester fee. The University of Inland Norway is the offering institution. Lillehammer is one of its campuses.

The University of Inland Norway is located in Norway. It offers flexible education across six campuses. These campuses are Blæstad, Elverum, Evenstad, Hamar, Lillehammer, and Rena. The university also offers teaching in Kongsvinger and Tynset. It provides bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Shorter courses and year-long studies are also available. The university has a total of 15,257 students.

Research at the university is closely linked to its education programs. This ensures education is research-based. The university contributes new knowledge to important societal areas. It has a practical research profile. This supports knowledge-based working life and innovation. The university collaborates nationally and internationally. It offers English-language programs to attract international students. Many students also study abroad.

The University of Inland Norway is a key competence institution in its region. It actively collaborates with employers and society in Innlandet. The university is re-certified as a Miljøfyrtårn. This applies to the institution and all its study locations. It is known for hosting a prestigious research conference in leadership and business economics.