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And their interest is not increasing – the proportion of girls who take degrees in scientific subjects, handicrafts and technology has remained at around 25 per cent in the past ten years.
And their interest is not increasing – the proportion of girls who take degrees in scientific subjects, handicrafts and technology has remained at around 25 per cent in the past ten years.
However, it is good to know that you can now see women in far more professions than previously, and formerly male-dominated sectors such as the medical and veterinary professions are recruiting more and more females.
However, it is good to know that you can now see women in far more professions than previously, and formerly male-dominated sectors such as the medical and veterinary professions are recruiting more and more females.
In future we must increase the radius wherein women can make their choices.
In future we must increase the radius wherein women can make their choices.
The Government wishes to go on the offensive in reinforcing mathematical and scientific subjects.
The Government wishes to go on the offensive in reinforcing mathematical and scientific subjects.
Previously, focus has largely been on improving the educational system itself.
Previously, focus has largely been on improving the educational system itself.
A real effort to place emphasis on maths and science to meet society’s needs can only be realized through intimate collaboration between all of the relevant parties, where both the education and labour sector cooperate to bring about positive results.
A real effort to place emphasis on maths and science to meet society’s needs can only be realized through intimate collaboration between all of the relevant parties, where both the education and labour sector cooperate to bring about positive results.
This means that not only do we need new instruments and areas of collaboration, but that also many players in the societal and industrial sector must make a greater contribution.
This means that not only do we need new instruments and areas of collaboration, but that also many players in the societal and industrial sector must make a greater contribution.
We welcome new contributors to take part in this “Operation Renewal”.
We welcome new contributors to take part in this “Operation Renewal”.
Concentration and goals If we are to meet these challenges, we must focus on many levels – total concentration.
Concentration and goals If we are to meet these challenges, we must focus on many levels – total concentration.
Thus our strategy will be to develop and strengthen a consistent chain of expertise stretching from the day care centre to the labour sector.
Thus our strategy will be to develop and strengthen a consistent chain of expertise stretching from the day care centre to the labour sector.
The fact that the Ministry of Education and Research has taken over responsibility for day care centres is a signal that the Government believes that development of expertise should begin at an early stage.
The fact that the Ministry of Education and Research has taken over responsibility for day care centres is a signal that the Government believes that development of expertise should begin at an early stage.
Scientific and technological expertise form much of the basis of our prosperity.
Scientific and technological expertise form much of the basis of our prosperity.
This expertise contributes to our ability to cure deadly diseases, to the fact that we have mobile phones and PCs, and that today Norway leads the world in oil and gas technology.
This expertise contributes to our ability to cure deadly diseases, to the fact that we have mobile phones and PCs, and that today Norway leads the world in oil and gas technology.
We have every reason to believe that science and technology will have renewed and greater significance in the future.
We have every reason to believe that science and technology will have renewed and greater significance in the future.
We shall combat new diseases and new threats.
We shall combat new diseases and new threats.
We will contribute to furnishing a growing world population with energy.
We will contribute to furnishing a growing world population with energy.
In addition new technological areas are emerging and affect our everyday lives and work, such as biotechnology, ICT and new materials/nanotechnology.
In addition new technological areas are emerging and affect our everyday lives and work, such as biotechnology, ICT and new materials/nanotechnology.
Scientific and technological expertise is necessary to solve problems and perform a number of projects in the community, from challenges to the environment to construction of buildings and maintaining the infrastructure of society.
Scientific and technological expertise is necessary to solve problems and perform a number of projects in the community, from challenges to the environment to construction of buildings and maintaining the infrastructure of society.
Quite simply, we cannot have petroleum installations that are not secure, or buildings that collapse in storms and the weight of snow.
Quite simply, we cannot have petroleum installations that are not secure, or buildings that collapse in storms and the weight of snow.
And we need to have enough people with knowledge to understand environmental challenges and how to properly react to them.
And we need to have enough people with knowledge to understand environmental challenges and how to properly react to them.
These subjects are also quite necessary to enable development of alternative sources of energy and to protect our vulnerable environment in new and better ways.
These subjects are also quite necessary to enable development of alternative sources of energy and to protect our vulnerable environment in new and better ways.
It is also our duty to participate in the international collaboration in these challenges as a highly qualified partner.
It is also our duty to participate in the international collaboration in these challenges as a highly qualified partner.
Our foremost advantage and greatest value will be our expertise.
Our foremost advantage and greatest value will be our expertise.
We must look after that and develop it so that it is always appropriate for today’s and tomorrow’s society.
We must look after that and develop it so that it is always appropriate for today’s and tomorrow’s society.
We need science subjects for further development and renewal of our welfare state, but also as the source of personal development inherent in a sound knowledge of maths and science.
We need science subjects for further development and renewal of our welfare state, but also as the source of personal development inherent in a sound knowledge of maths and science.
Understanding more of the world around us is a source of increased awareness, understanding and pleasure in our surroundings.
Understanding more of the world around us is a source of increased awareness, understanding and pleasure in our surroundings.
Raising Standards in Mathematics and Science must be a tool for everyone who wishes to contribute to reinforcing these subjects in Norway.
Raising Standards in Mathematics and Science must be a tool for everyone who wishes to contribute to reinforcing these subjects in Norway.
It points to areas where efforts must and shall be made In order to provide society with the necessary scientific and technological expertise there are two main challenges this strategy must confront:
It points to areas where efforts must and shall be made In order to provide society with the necessary scientific and technological expertise there are two main challenges this strategy must confront:
Recruitment to many courses of study in technological and scientific subjects is too low.
Recruitment to many courses of study in technological and scientific subjects is too low.
Norwegian pupils achieve far too low results in these subjects.
Norwegian pupils achieve far too low results in these subjects.
The first challenge concerns the fact that pupils and students in Norway do not choose mathematical and scientific subjects to a sufficient extent.
The first challenge concerns the fact that pupils and students in Norway do not choose mathematical and scientific subjects to a sufficient extent.
The second one is linked to the fact that Norwegian pupils in primary and lower secondary school have poor grades in maths and science.
The second one is linked to the fact that Norwegian pupils in primary and lower secondary school have poor grades in maths and science.
Most pupils have too few lessons in science subjects at upper secondary level, which means they achieve less in higher education.
Most pupils have too few lessons in science subjects at upper secondary level, which means they achieve less in higher education.
This is a cause for concern, not just because the labour market is looking for scientific expertise, but also because a knowledge of mathematics and science is important to understand everyday issues.
This is a cause for concern, not just because the labour market is looking for scientific expertise, but also because a knowledge of mathematics and science is important to understand everyday issues.
Thus primary challenges in the future will be:
Thus primary challenges in the future will be:
To encourage young people to choose further maths and science studies at upper secondary school.
To encourage young people to choose further maths and science studies at upper secondary school.
To adapt career choices based on scientific and technological courses of education .
To adapt career choices based on scientific and technological courses of education .
To strengthen maths and science in teacher training.
To strengthen maths and science in teacher training.
To increase mathematical and scientific expertise in teachers.
To increase mathematical and scientific expertise in teachers.
To increase the quality of the teaching of maths and science by developing and disseminating knowledge of good teaching methods.
To increase the quality of the teaching of maths and science by developing and disseminating knowledge of good teaching methods.
To increase collaboration between the education sector and the labour sector to ensure relevance and encourage recruitment.
To increase collaboration between the education sector and the labour sector to ensure relevance and encourage recruitment.
Positive aspects Even though there are many challenges, there are a number of positive aspects:
Positive aspects Even though there are many challenges, there are a number of positive aspects:
Compulsory mathematics was introduced in general teacher training in 2003.
Compulsory mathematics was introduced in general teacher training in 2003.
In 2006 mathematics is the most applied for subject for more intensive training in teacher training, at the same time as many also choose scientific subjects.
In 2006 mathematics is the most applied for subject for more intensive training in teacher training, at the same time as many also choose scientific subjects.
In the Government Budget for 2006 375 million Norwegian crowns has been allocated to continuing and further education of teachers.
In the Government Budget for 2006 375 million Norwegian crowns has been allocated to continuing and further education of teachers.
Mathematics, physics and chemistry are among the prioritized subjects, and 15 million has been earmarked for further education in science subjects.
Mathematics, physics and chemistry are among the prioritized subjects, and 15 million has been earmarked for further education in science subjects.
Recruitment to technological studies, including a Masters in Technological Subjects, appears to be progressing well.
Recruitment to technological studies, including a Masters in Technological Subjects, appears to be progressing well.
And what is particularly pleasing: There is at least a 51% increase in the number of females who have applied for this course of study.
And what is particularly pleasing: There is at least a 51% increase in the number of females who have applied for this course of study.
The negative trend for research funds for mathematics, science and technology seems to have been broken.
The negative trend for research funds for mathematics, science and technology seems to have been broken.
In the 2001 to 2003 period these subjects saw a marked increase in funding.
In the 2001 to 2003 period these subjects saw a marked increase in funding.
In addition most Norwegians are very interested in research material in the media.
In addition most Norwegians are very interested in research material in the media.
In a survey from 2004 all of 77 per cent answered that they were generally interested in research and technology material in the media.
In a survey from 2004 all of 77 per cent answered that they were generally interested in research and technology material in the media.
The corresponding proportion for sports, believe it or not, was 61 per cent.
The corresponding proportion for sports, believe it or not, was 61 per cent.
The primary goal of the strategy is:
The primary goal of the strategy is:
To strengthen expertise in maths and science in the whole educational system, in the labour sector and in the community in general.
To strengthen expertise in maths and science in the whole educational system, in the labour sector and in the community in general.
To increase recruitment to the labour and educational sector within science and technology.
To increase recruitment to the labour and educational sector within science and technology.
To promote positive attitudes to mathematics and science in everybody in the educational sector and in the community in general.
To promote positive attitudes to mathematics and science in everybody in the educational sector and in the community in general.
In order to reach these goals the Government is now presenting a plan of action.
In order to reach these goals the Government is now presenting a plan of action.
Goals and means to achieve them are intended to assist us in increasing recruitment to these subjects and improve the quality of education, thus creating graduates who will meet a need and benefit society.
Goals and means to achieve them are intended to assist us in increasing recruitment to these subjects and improve the quality of education, thus creating graduates who will meet a need and benefit society.
OUR PRIORITIZED GOALS AND mETHODS TO ACHIEVE THEM IN THE FUTURE ARE:
OUR PRIORITIZED GOALS AND mETHODS TO ACHIEVE THEM IN THE FUTURE ARE:
1) The primary goal of the Government is to improve the teaching of mathematics and science in day care centres and primary and lower secondary school
1) The primary goal of the Government is to improve the teaching of mathematics and science in day care centres and primary and lower secondary school
Some of our objectives are to
Some of our objectives are to
increase awareness of the work done in day care centres linked to the subject areas of “Nature, the environment and technology” and “Number, space and form”.
increase awareness of the work done in day care centres linked to the subject areas of “Nature, the environment and technology” and “Number, space and form”.
As previously mentioned, it is important to create interest in the subject at an early stage.
As previously mentioned, it is important to create interest in the subject at an early stage.
We wish to improve the quality of training in science subjects, and increase their relevance, and improve motivation in pupils.
We wish to improve the quality of training in science subjects, and increase their relevance, and improve motivation in pupils.
Further, we wish to increase recruitment to the programme area for science subjects in upper secondary school, with particular emphasis on increasing the number of girls.
Further, we wish to increase recruitment to the programme area for science subjects in upper secondary school, with particular emphasis on increasing the number of girls.
As I have previously mentioned, the aim is to increase the relevance of, and motivation for the study of science subjects through collaboration between day care centres, schools and business and industry.
As I have previously mentioned, the aim is to increase the relevance of, and motivation for the study of science subjects through collaboration between day care centres, schools and business and industry.
“Head Start” As is known, we face a challenge when it comes to recruitment to mathematical and scientific subjects.
“Head Start” As is known, we face a challenge when it comes to recruitment to mathematical and scientific subjects.
One of the reasons is that they are regarded as particularly difficult.
One of the reasons is that they are regarded as particularly difficult.
As a response to this challenge, at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology this autumn a project will be implemented along the lines of the Swedish “Head Start” at Chalmers Technical College in Gothenburg.
As a response to this challenge, at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology this autumn a project will be implemented along the lines of the Swedish “Head Start” at Chalmers Technical College in Gothenburg.
The purpose of the project is
The purpose of the project is
To motivate pupils at lower and upper secondary level to concentrate on maths and science, and recruit pupils to further studies in science and encourage them to choose careers in mathematics and science.
To motivate pupils at lower and upper secondary level to concentrate on maths and science, and recruit pupils to further studies in science and encourage them to choose careers in mathematics and science.
To motivate in particular students from environments without traditions for higher education, to take responsibility for their own futures by concentrating on science subjects.
To motivate in particular students from environments without traditions for higher education, to take responsibility for their own futures by concentrating on science subjects.
To increase the proportion of girls who choose to study maths and science.
To increase the proportion of girls who choose to study maths and science.
The core of the activity is that students provide groups of pupils with various types of homework assistance in mathematics and science, so that pupils feel that they have a better command of these subjects and see mathematics and science subjects as more relevant.
The core of the activity is that students provide groups of pupils with various types of homework assistance in mathematics and science, so that pupils feel that they have a better command of these subjects and see mathematics and science subjects as more relevant.
It is important that the students act as good examples and mentors for the pupils.
It is important that the students act as good examples and mentors for the pupils.
In the project, focus will also be placed on groups that do not normally go in for higher education, among others pupils from disadvantaged environments, pupils from homes without academic traditions, and immigrants.
In the project, focus will also be placed on groups that do not normally go in for higher education, among others pupils from disadvantaged environments, pupils from homes without academic traditions, and immigrants.
Focus should also be placed on girls by deliberate use of students who can appear as good role models for girls.
Focus should also be placed on girls by deliberate use of students who can appear as good role models for girls.
In collaboration with local businesses, thematic evenings with speakers for example from the business community, other important institutions, as well as universities and regional colleges, can be arranged to encourage pupils to believe in a future linked to their choice of professions within mathematics and science.
In collaboration with local businesses, thematic evenings with speakers for example from the business community, other important institutions, as well as universities and regional colleges, can be arranged to encourage pupils to believe in a future linked to their choice of professions within mathematics and science.
Students will also connect with contacts within business and industry with a view to collaboration between education, business and industry and subsequent career opportunities.
Students will also connect with contacts within business and industry with a view to collaboration between education, business and industry and subsequent career opportunities.
The project will be given a Norwegian and “Trondheim”-linked touch, and not be a blue print of the Swedish Head Start project, but we strongly believe in this approach and are sure it will be just as succesful!
The project will be given a Norwegian and “Trondheim”-linked touch, and not be a blue print of the Swedish Head Start project, but we strongly believe in this approach and are sure it will be just as succesful!
Numbers, space and form in the day care centre Through the new framework plan for day care centres, the Government is placing greater emphasis on children becoming more aware of mathematical and scientific concepts and forms.
Numbers, space and form in the day care centre Through the new framework plan for day care centres, the Government is placing greater emphasis on children becoming more aware of mathematical and scientific concepts and forms.
So that this focus shall really give results, employees in day care centres must acquire more professional and pedagogical expertise in this area.
So that this focus shall really give results, employees in day care centres must acquire more professional and pedagogical expertise in this area.
The Ministry of Education and Research has assigned county governors funds for increasing expertise with guidelines emphasizing particular concentration on this new area of study in the framework plan.
The Ministry of Education and Research has assigned county governors funds for increasing expertise with guidelines emphasizing particular concentration on this new area of study in the framework plan.
Increased hours of study in schools To meet the challenge of deficient knowledge in pupils of mathematics and science, in line with the Soria Moria Declaration the Government will seek to increase the number of hours at primary level dedicated to mathematics and science.
Increased hours of study in schools To meet the challenge of deficient knowledge in pupils of mathematics and science, in line with the Soria Moria Declaration the Government will seek to increase the number of hours at primary level dedicated to mathematics and science.
It is known that mathematics and science require a certain level of proficiency before you can understand the context of what you have learned.
It is known that mathematics and science require a certain level of proficiency before you can understand the context of what you have learned.
Thus it is important for me to increase the number of hours so that pupils spend enough time and are well trained in dealing with such challenges.
Thus it is important for me to increase the number of hours so that pupils spend enough time and are well trained in dealing with such challenges.
A charting test in numerical comprehension Another point the Soria Moria Declaration looks at is the fact that a charting test for numerical comprehension shall be introduced.
A charting test in numerical comprehension Another point the Soria Moria Declaration looks at is the fact that a charting test for numerical comprehension shall be introduced.
Today we have such a test in reading ability, and the Government wishes to introduce a similar test to chart numerical comprehension in the second or third grade.
Today we have such a test in reading ability, and the Government wishes to introduce a similar test to chart numerical comprehension in the second or third grade.
In this way we can more easily find out what skills pupils actually acquire, so that we can better adjust teaching accordingly.
In this way we can more easily find out what skills pupils actually acquire, so that we can better adjust teaching accordingly.
2) Another primary goal of the Government is to improve the competence of teachers and teacher training.
2) Another primary goal of the Government is to improve the competence of teachers and teacher training.