Adult teaching in Norway

In this article, Prof. Wie introduces different methods used in Norway for teaching adults. The article emphasizes the importance of the knowledge and experience a student brings into teaching. There is also a presentation of various types of team work, such as Project work, Problem Based Learning, and Process Orientated Writing. New means of communication makes us less dependent on the synchronicity of time and space. The Internet is now in common use for distance education in Norway. In all of these methods, the teacher’s role is different from that of the traditional teacher. Using these methods, the teacher will be a resource, tutor, and evaluator, guiding the students in their problem solving efforts. Teaching adults demands good cooperation and dialogue between teacher and student.