Understanding LearningLaajuus (6 cr)
Code: AJ00BN75
Credits
6 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
- English
Responsible person
- Jari Kalavainen
Objective
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
27.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Maarit Miettinen
- Ritva Ylitervo
Groups
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YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
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YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
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YTB23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
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YTG23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
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YSV23S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YSB23S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
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YMJ23S1Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
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YTH23K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
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ZJA25KAKOAvoin AMK, AOKK, Kasvatustieteelliset opinnot 12 op
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YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
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YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
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YSY22SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
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YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
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YSY22STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
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YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
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YSY23KTSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
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YSY22SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
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YSC24KMTerveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
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YHP23S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, liiketalous
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YLO23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
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YLO20S1Logistiikka
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YTV23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
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YTM23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
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YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
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YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
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YHV24S1Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
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YTO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
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YKM24S1Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
-
YHP24S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, tradenomi
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YTB22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YHO24S1Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YTK22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
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YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
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YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
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YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
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YMB23S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
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YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
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YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
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YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
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YMJ24S1Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
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YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
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YMV24S1Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
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YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YLO24S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YMB24S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
-
YSV24S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YMV23S1Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
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YHV23S1Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
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YSB24S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, sosiaali- ja terveysala
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YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
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YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
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YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
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YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH22K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTK24K1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTB24S1Projektijohtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK), insinööri
-
YTO23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YHO23S1Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YKM21S1Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
-
YTY23K1Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
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YTV24S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTM24S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YKM23S1Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
-
YTO24S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTG24S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSV22S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YSB22S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTM22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTV22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YSC23KMTerveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YLO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTY24K1Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YTH24K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: a start-up webinar and two peer-to-peer guidance webinars. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies are implemented as online studies and are based on independent work with materials and learning tasks. Studies include three webinar meetings:
- start-up webinar on Tue 28.1.2025 at 15 - 17
- guidance webinar on Thu 20.2.2025 at 15 - 16
- guidance webinar on Thu 10.4.2025 at 15 - 16
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the start-up webinar. This webinar will be recorded. In guidance webinars, you have the opportunity to receive peer comments from other students and guidance from teachers. Guidance webinars are not recorded. Otherwise you can follow your own schedule with the studies.
Note! We recommend that you start the study unit by starting with the Understanding Learning and then moving on to The Future of Education studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Timing
06.06.2024 - 05.06.2027
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 350
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Mika Loponen
- Seija Koskela
- Henna Pernu
- Hanna Frilander
- Virpi Koskelo
- Siru Lehto
- Mari Petäjä
- Hanna Laitinen
- Maarit Miettinen
- Anu Mustonen
- Essi Silvennoinen
- Mikael Viitasaari
- Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
- Ari Langén
- Ari Hyyryläinen
- Jari Karttunen
- Ritva Ylitervo
- Anna Leppäkorpi
- Katja Kokkinen
- Annu Niskanen
Groups
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AJA24SJSAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJHAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJCAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJPAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJBAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJAAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJJAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
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AJA24SJFAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal competence plan (CDP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Timing
03.06.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Maarit Miettinen
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open UAS students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: an orientation webinar and two pop-up guidance sessions. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies are implemented as online studies and are based on independent work with materials and learning tasks. Studies include three meetings online:
- orientation webinar on Tue 4.6.2024 at 15 - 17
- pop-up guidance session on Wed 14.8.2024 at 15 - 16
- pop-up guidance session on Tue 29.10.2024 at 15 - 16
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the orientation webinar. This webinar will be recorded. In pop-up guidance sessions, you have the opportunity to receive peer comments from other students and guidance from teachers. Otherwise you can follow your own schedule with the studies.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Adult Learning and then moving on to the Education and Society studies.
Further information for students
Open UAS: 20
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Timing
03.06.2024 - 04.06.2027
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 26
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Seija Koskela
- Siru Lehto
- Tuulia Kiilavuori
- Ari Langén
Groups
-
AJA24SKJAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal competence plan (CDP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
15.04.2024 - 19.05.2024
Timing
03.06.2024 - 30.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Arja Pakkala
- Ritva Ylitervo
Groups
-
YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
-
YTB23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YTG23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSV23S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YSB23S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YMJ23S1Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YTH23K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY22SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSY22STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
-
YSY23KTSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSY22SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSC24KMTerveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YHP23S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, liiketalous
-
YLO23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YLO20S1Logistiikka
-
YTV23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTM23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTB22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YTK22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YMB23S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
-
YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
ZJA24KAKO1Avoin AMK, AOKK, Kasvatustieteelliset opinnot 12 op
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YMV23S1Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YHV23S1Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
-
YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
-
YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH22K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTK24K1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTO23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YHO23S1Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YKM21S1Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
-
YTY23K1Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YKM23S1Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
-
YSV22S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YSB22S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTM22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTV22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YSC23KMTerveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YLO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTY24K1Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YTH24K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open UAS students and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: a start-up webinar and two peer-to-peer guidance webinars. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies are implemented as online studies and are based on independent work with materials and learning tasks. Studies include three webinar meetings:
- start-up webinar on Tue 4.6.2024 at 15 - 17
- guidance webinar on Thu 15.8.2024 at 15 - 16.30
- guidance webinar on Thu 10.10.2024 at 15 - 16.30
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the start-up webinar. This webinar will be recorded. In guidance webinars, you have the opportunity to receive peer comments from other students and guidance from teachers. Guidance webinars are not recorded. Otherwise you can follow your own schedule with the studies.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Learning and then moving on to The Future of Education studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.06.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
12.06.2023 - 31.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 370
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Mika Loponen
- Seija Koskela
- Henna Pernu
- Hanna Frilander
- Pasi Savonmäki
- Siru Lehto
- Hanna Laitinen
- Mari Petäjä
- Maarit Miettinen
- Anu Mustonen
- Karoliina Väisänen
- Mikael Viitasaari
- Kaija Peuna-Korpioja
- Essi Silvennoinen
- Ari Hyyryläinen
- Ari Langén
- Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
- Ritva Ylitervo
- Anna Leppäkorpi
- Arja Pakkala
- Kirsti Vänskä
- Annu Niskanen
Groups
-
AJA23SJFAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA23SJPAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA23SJHAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA23SJAAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA23SJSAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal competence plan (CDP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.06.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
12.06.2023 - 31.05.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 24
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Seija Koskela
- Eila Burns
- Tuulia Kiilavuori
Groups
-
AJA23SKJAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal competence plan (CDP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
01.06.2022 - 30.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 26
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Seija Koskela
- Maarit Miettinen
Groups
-
AJA22SKJAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal study plan (PLP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.06.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
01.06.2022 - 30.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 370
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Mika Loponen
- Kirsti Vänskä
- Siru Lehto
- Essi Silvennoinen
Groups
-
AJA22SJPAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA22SJAAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA22SJHAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA22SJSAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA22SJFAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal competence plan (CDP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
22.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Arja Pakkala
- Ritva Ylitervo
Teacher in charge
Jari Kalavainen
Groups
-
YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
-
YTB23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YTG23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSV23S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YSB23S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YMJ23S1Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YTH23K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY22SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSY22STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
-
YSY23KTSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSY22SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YHP23S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, liiketalous
-
YLO23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YLO20S1Logistiikka
-
YTV23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YLB23K1Agrologi (ylempi AMK), biotalouden kehittäminen
-
YTM23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTB22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YTK22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YMB23S1Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
-
YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YMV23S1Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YHV23S1Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
-
YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
-
YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH22K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTO23S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YHO23S1Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YTY23K1Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YKM23S1Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
-
YSV22S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YSB22S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTM22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTV22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YSC23KMTerveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YLO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: a start-up webinar and two peer-to-peer guidance webinars. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies include three webinar meetings:
- start-up webinar on Thu 25.1.2024 at 15 - 17
- guidance webinar on Thu 22.2.2024 at 15 - 16
- guidance webinar on Thu 4.4.2024 at 15 - 16
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the start-up webinar. This webinar will be recorded. In guidance webinars, you have the opportunity to receive peer comments from other students and guidance from teachers. Guidance webinars are not recorded.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Learning and then moving on to The Future of Education studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Timing
18.09.2023 - 15.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Maarit Miettinen
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: an orientation webinar and two pop-up guidance sessions. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies include three meetings online:
- orientation webinar on Wed 20.9.2023 at 15 - 16, questions and answers at 16 - 17
- pop-up guidance session on Wed 11.10.2023 at 15 - 16
- pop-up guidance session on Wed 24.1.2024 at 15 - 16
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the orientation webinar. The first part of this webinar will be recorded. In pop-up guidance sessions, you have the opportunity to receive peer comments from other students and guidance from teachers. Pop-up sessions are not recorded.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Adult Learning and then moving on to the Education and Society studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 14.05.2023
Timing
31.05.2023 - 30.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Arja Pakkala
- Ritva Ylitervo
Teacher in charge
Jari Kalavainen
Groups
-
YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
-
YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YTH23K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY22SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSY22STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSY23KTSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
-
YSY22SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YLO20S1Logistiikka
-
YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YLB23K1Agrologi (ylempi AMK), biotalouden kehittäminen
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTH22K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTY23K1Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YTB22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YTK22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YSV22S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YTG22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSB22S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YTM22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTV22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSC23KMTerveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YLO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: a start-up webinar and two guidance webinars. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies include three webinar meetings:
- start-up webinar on Thu 1.6.2023 at 15 - 17
- guidance webinar on Thu 17.8.2023 at 15 - 16.30
- guidance webinar on Wed 11.10.2023 at 15 - 16.30
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the start-up webinar. This webinar will be recorded. In guidance webinars, you have the opportunity to receive peer comments from other students and guidance from teachers. Guidance webinars are not recorded.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Adult Learning and then moving on to the Education and Society studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
23.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Anu Utter
- Arja Pakkala
- Kirsti Vänskä
- Ritva Ylitervo
Teacher in charge
Juha Hautanen
Groups
-
YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
-
YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY22SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSY22STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
-
YSY22SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YLO20S1Logistiikka
-
YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTH22K1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTB22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
-
YTK22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YSV22S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
-
YTG22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YSB22S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTM22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTV22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YLO22S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: a start-up webinar in January and two peer-to-peer guidance webinars taking place in February and April. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies include three webinar meetings:
- start-up webinar on Thu 26.1.2023 at 15 - 17
- guidance webinar on Thu 23.2.2023 at15 - 16
- guidance webinar on Tue 4.4.2023 at 15 - 16
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the start-up webinar. This webinar will be recorded.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Adult Learning and then moving on to the Education and Society studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
11.04.2022 - 11.05.2022
Timing
01.06.2022 - 30.11.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Anu Utter
- Kirsti Vänskä
- Heli Kinnunen
- Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
Teacher in charge
Juha Hautanen
Groups
-
YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
-
YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY21KAVOSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma
-
YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
-
YLO20S1Logistiikka
-
YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning webinars and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
This course includes online guidance. It has has three online webinar meetings: a start-up webinar in June and two peer-to-peer guidance webinars taking place in August and October. Otherwise, the learning assignments are completed and the guidance is implemented online and through independent work.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies include three webinar meetings:
- start-up webinar Thu 2.6.2022 from 15.00 to 17.00
- guidance webinar Wed 17.8.2022 from 15.00 to 16.30
- guidance webinar Wed 12.10.2022 from 15.00 to 16.30
You will familiarise yourself with the study unit and its contents in the start-up webinar in June. This webinar will be recorded.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Adult Learning and then moving on to the Education and Society studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
17.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 10
Teachers
- Anu Utter
- Outi Pylkkä
Groups
-
YSY21SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
-
YTK20S1Kestävä energia (YAMK)
-
YSY21SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY21SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
-
YTV21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
-
YTO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
-
YTM21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
-
YTK21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
-
YTG21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
-
YTB20S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
-
YTR21S1Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
-
YSY20SMSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
-
YSY20STMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY21KAVOSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma
-
YSY20SJMaster’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
-
YSY20SKSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
-
YSY20S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
-
YSV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSB20S1Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
-
YLO20S1Logistiikka
-
YLO21S1Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
-
YTV20S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YTG20S1Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
-
YTH20S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTO20S1Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
-
YSB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
-
YSV21S1Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
-
YSY21STSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
-
YTH21S1Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
-
YTB21S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Learning materials and recommended literature
- Lehtinen, E., Vauras, M. & Lerkkanen, M-K. 2016. Kasvatuspsykologia. PS-Kustannus. Available as an e-book
OR
- Rinne, R, Kivirauma, J. & Lehtinen, E. 2015. Johdatus kasvatustieteisiin. PS-kustannus. Available as an e-book
- Nivala E. & Saastamoinen M. (toim.). 2010. Nuorisokasvatuksen teoria. Perusteita ja puheenvuoroja (2. painos). Available as an e-book
- Kallio, E. K. 2020. Development of Adult Thinking. Interdisciplinary perspectives on cognitive development and adult learning. Routledge.
- Hakala, J.T. & Kiviniemi, K. 2018. Vuorovaikutuksen säröjä ja jännitteitä. Aikuiskasvatuksen pedagogiikan haasteiden äärellä. Kokkolan yliopistokeskus Chydenius. Luokanopettajien 25-vuotis aikuiskoulutuksen juhlajulkaisu. Verkossa: https://jyx.jyu.fi/bitstream/handle/123456789/48383/978-951-39-5376-8.pdf?sequence=1
- Kallio, E. Ajattelun kehitys aikuisuudessa - kohti moninäkökulmaisuutta. Available as an e-book. https://www.ellibslibrary.com/book/978-952-5401-73-8.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the online learning environment.
Teaching methods
Open Studies and Master's Degree education students: You can acquire the competence required in this course by self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
During this course collaborative and participatory methods are implemented. The implementation methods deepen your professional competence and the development of your own professional field.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27 h) of students’ work
- Orientation 6 h
- Self-directed learning in online environment, reading the learning materials, completing the learning assignments 146 h
- Peer tutoring and self-assessment 10 h
Content scheduling
Studies include two 2-hour guidance webinars, the first one is on 19.1.2022 at 15.00-17.00 and the second one on 5.4.2022 at 15.00-17.00.
Note! We recommend that you start your educational studies by starting with the Understanding Adult Learning and then moving on to the Education and Society studies.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.06.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
08.06.2021 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 370
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Mika Loponen
- Päivi Kauppila
- Anu Utter
- Henna Pernu
- Hanna Frilander
- Tiina Mustonen
- Outi Pylkkä
- Siru Lehto
- Mari Petäjä
- Maarit Miettinen
- Marja Olsonen
- Heli Kinnunen
- Essi Silvennoinen
- Mikael Viitasaari
- Ari Hyyryläinen
- Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
- Ari Langén
- Tuulia Kiilavuori
- Ritva Ylitervo
- Arja Pakkala
- Kirsti Vänskä
- Annu Niskanen
Teacher in charge
Juha Hautanen
Groups
-
AJA21SJJAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJSAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJHKAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJHAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJAAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVOAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVIAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJFAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJBAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVNAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVVAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVUAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVYAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVMAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVAAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
-
AJA21SJVEAmmatillinen opettajankoulutus
Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal study plan (PLP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Content scheduling
Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Enrollment
01.06.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
01.06.2021 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6 op
Virtual portion
6 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
- Nalini Patel
- Kaisa Räty
- Eila Burns
- Maarit Miettinen
- Tuulia Kiilavuori
- Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
Groups
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Objectives
The purpose of the study unit
This study units will introduce you to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational learning. Further, you will become familiar with learning as a phenomenon and with the basic concepts and professional terminology of educational science and vocational pedagogy. You will learn how to use this knowledge to analyse and justify your own pedagogical choices. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different operating environments.
Study unit competences
In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence and reflection skills.
Professional pedagogical competence refers to the theoretical, ethical, and philosophical principles for vocational competence and learning. It refers to your ability to act in different learning guidance sessions in accordance with the set learning objectives, and the documents that define teaching. It refers to your ability to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills refer to your ability to recognise and assess your own pedagogical assumptions, and working methods as a facilitator of learning. It refers also to an ability to assess in realistic way your own learning and competence and ability to set new goals as a facilitator of learning.
Learning objectives
In this study unit, you will understand the opportunities that studies on adult learning and human development have on facilitating learning. You will have the ability to identify and critically assess the basic concepts, values, attitudes, ways of thinking and working methods that influence your own teaching and develop these based on the feedback you receive.
Content
During this course, you will discover the main theories and concepts of learning, as well as, the significance of educational research in teacher's thinking and practices. You will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding related to the facilitating learning. You will also familiarise yourself with the lifeworld of learners at different stages of life and in different contexts.
Time and location
The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your studies.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Knowles, M.S.; Holton III, E.F. & Swanson, R. A. 2005. THE ADULT LEARNER, The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development. London: Elsevier.
Woolfolk, A. (2013). Educational Psychology. 12th ed. Pearson.
Jarvis, P. & Parker, S. (Eds.) 2007. Human learning. An holistic approach. New York: Routledge.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Teaching methods
This is an online study unit, which includes self-directed learning, prescribed reading, online learning sessions and assignments.
You will reflect on your own learning based on the goals you set in your personal study plan (PLP) and the feedback you received from peers. You will document your self-evaluation in your learning diary and your portfolio.
You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle online learning environment.
Alternative completion methods
Acquiring competence
You can acquire the competence required by this course by participating in the online course and completing the learning assignments and reflection tasks.
Previously completed university level studies in Educational Sciences or Adult Education Sciences can be substituted for this course.
Student workload
In total, the course consists of 162 hours (6 x 27h) of students’ work:
Orientation 6h
Self-directed learning in online environment 10h
Reading the learning materials and analysing educational research papers, completing the learning assignments 146h
Further information for students
The assessment is qualitative and is based on learning objectives. The methods for evaluation of the learning process are feedback and self-assessment. Competence assessment is based on criteria and the teacher educator makes the assessment decision once all the learning tasks have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning tasks of the course and self-assessment tasks.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:
Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You become familiar with the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations for vocational learning.
- You are able to analyse and justify your own facilitating learning activities.
Reflection skills
- You assess your pedagogical principles and working methods as a facilitator of learning
- You assess your own learning and competence realistically and with justification.
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning.