Faglærerutdanning

Faglærerutdanning is a Norwegian professional teacher education program designed to prepare teachers who specialize in one or more school subjects (fag) for teaching in secondary education. The program combines deep subject knowledge with pedagogical competence to enable effective teaching, assessment, and inclusion in classrooms.

The curriculum typically integrates subject study with didactics for the chosen subject and general pedagogy. It includes practicum or supervised practice teaching in schools, giving candidates hands-on experience. As part of the training, students may study assessment and methods for inclusive education, classroom management, digital competence, and ethics. The exact structure and duration vary between institutions and reform cycles, but it is commonly offered as a higher education degree at universities or university colleges.

Admission requirements usually include a solid background in the chosen subject and relevant entry prerequisites for teacher education, which may involve prior secondary education, specific subject qualifications, and institution-specific criteria. The degree is designed to lead to professional teaching qualification for the specified subjects.

On completion, graduates obtain eligibility to teach the selected subjects in Norwegian schools, particularly in videregående skole (upper secondary) and, depending on the subject and national rules, in other levels as well. The scope of licensure and the required further steps can be influenced by reforms within the Norwegian education system and by the Bologna Process alignment, which shapes degree structure and certification across higher education.