Competence aims after vg3 - Supplementary programme for general university and college admissions certification - Curriculum for history (HIS01-03)

Competence aims after vg3 - Supplementary programme for general university and college admissions certification

The pupil is expected to be able to

To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how the past shapes us as people and how our interpretations of the past are affected by our understanding of the present and expectations for the future
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the degree to which developments in different periods have been influenced by upheaval or continuity and consider what makes an event in the past meaningful
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how the past is used locally and by different stakeholders and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the purpose of this use of history
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
the past by formulating research questions, assessing and using different material and presenting one’s own conclusions
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
a historic figure and discuss his or her ideas, options and choices in light of the time in which he or she lived
To compare means to examine the character or qualities to discover resemblances or differences between two or more issues.
different accounts of an event and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on the fact that historical accounts are influenced by the points of view and context of the author
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
important changes in how people have obtained food and used natural resources and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
the significance of this for people and a sustainable society
To present means to show, explain and outline a topic or a product. The way of presenting may vary, but the goal of the presentation is to make the topic or product accessible to others. To present may also mean to illustrate and to demonstrate.
important demographic changes and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
the causes of these changes and their impact on people and society
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
how trade and economic systems have affected power relationships and peoples’ lives
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
societal changes from antiquity to early modern times and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
their significance for the division and legitimacy of power and opportunities for democratic participation
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
the role of religion in society from the Middle Ages to the present day and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
its significance for how people have perceived themselves and others
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the thoughts and ideologies that have underpinned political revolutions from the Age of Enlightenment to the present day and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
their significance for the development of modern democracy
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how technological revolutions from the industrial revolution to the present day have changed peoples’ lives and shaped expectations for the future
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the reasons why people have migrated and discuss cultural encounters as seen from different perspectives
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the reasons why colonial powers conquered territories and discuss the consequences of this
To describe means to portray or recount an experience, situation, work process or a topic. To describe something may also refer to using relevant terminology to systematise knowledge of a topic.
the background for the two world wars and a sample of other major wars or conflicts in the twentieth century and
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on whether peace treaties helped create peace and reconciliation
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
the options and choices a person has in conflict situations and
To assess means to consider different aspects of an issue or point of view. It may also include judging the quality of a product or process. An assessment often results in a decision, a judgement or a conclusion.
the consequences of the choices that were made
To reflect means to examine and consider different aspects of your own and others’ actions, attitudes and ideas. We may also reflect on a subject, practical activities or our own learning. Reflection means testing out our own thoughts and attitudes to develop better insight and understanding.
on how ideologies and ways of thinking in the twentieth century and up to the present day have contributed to oppression, terror and such genocides as the Holocaust
To analyse means to investigate an issue, an object or a concept to determine a viewpoint or meaning. To analyse can also mean making a thorough or systematic study of individual elements and comparing the relationship between them. The analysis can also apply to a work process.
how portrayals of the past have been used in Norway to create a national identity and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the impact of these on different groups
To explore refers to experiencing and experimenting, often encouraging curiosity and sense of wonder. To explore may mean to sense, seek, discover, observe and examine. In some cases, to explore means to investigate different aspects of an issue through open and critical discussion. To explore may also mean testing or trying out and evaluating work methods, products or equipment.
how people have strived for empowerment and emancipation in Norwegian and Sami history and
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
how they have also contributed to the development of democracy
Explanation of competence aims
Kan også omhandle nasjonale minoriteter.
To explain something means to give a well-grounded explanation of a subject, an issue or something we wish to examine or implement.
the development of the welfare state in Norway in the twentieth century and
To discuss means to consider different ideas and opinions related to sides of an issue, and to argue for and against. A discussion can be ended with a conclusion. We can discuss independently and in dialogue with others. A debate among several persons on a subject can mean the same as to discuss.
the consequences for peoples’ lives

Formative assessment

Formative assessment shall help to promote learning and develop competence in the subject. The pupils demonstrate and develop their competence in the History subject in vg3 Supplementary programme for general university and college admissions certification when they use history-studies methods and material to find answers and when they understand the challenges and actions of people within historical contexts. They also develop and demonstrate competence when they formulate subject-related research questions and find and critically use historical material in their reflection and reasoning in constructing historical narratives. The pupils also develop and demonstrate competence when they present different perspectives on past events and when they reflect on how portrayals of the past are used and how the past affects them as an individual.

The teacher shall facilitate for pupil participation and stimulate their desire to learn through oral, written and practical methods for acquiring and demonstrating competence in the subject and by allowing the pupils to be curious and active knowledge seekers. The teacher and pupils shall engage in dialogue about their development in the History subject. The pupils shall be encouraged to experiment on their own in the subject. With the competence the pupils have demonstrated as the starting point, they shall be given the opportunity to express what they believe they have achieved and reflect on their own development in the subject. The teacher shall provide guidance on further learning and adapt the teaching to enable the pupils to use the guidance provided to develop their competence in the History subject.

Assessment of coursework

The grade awarded for coursework shall reflect the overall competence of the pupils in the History subject after completing the course in vg3 Supplementary programme for general university and college admissions certification. The teacher shall plan and facilitate for various ways for the pupils to demonstrate their competence, including through understanding, reflection and deliberation, and in various contexts. The teacher shall award a grade in the History subject based on the competence the pupil has demonstrated in the combined use of his or her knowledge and skills.

For the subject:

Kort om historie og historie samisk

History (HIS01‑03)
Competence aims and assessment

Explanation