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The Future of EducationLaajuus (6 cr)

Code: AJ00BN76

Credits

6 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Jari Kalavainen

Objective

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YTB23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTG23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV23S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YMJ23S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YTH23K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • ZJA25KAKO
    Avoin AMK, AOKK, Kasvatustieteelliset opinnot 12 op
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSY23KT
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSC24KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YHP23S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, liiketalous
  • YLO23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YTV23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTM23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSY22SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YHV24S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
  • YTO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YKM24S1
    Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
  • YHP24S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, tradenomi
  • YTB22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YHO24S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YTK22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YMB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YMJ24S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YMV24S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YLO24S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YMB24S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
  • YSV24S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YMV23S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YHV23S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
  • YSB24S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, sosiaali- ja terveysala
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH22K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTK24K1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTB24S1
    Projektijohtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK), insinööri
  • YTO23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YHO23S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YKM21S1
    Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
  • YTY23K1
    Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YTV24S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTM24S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YKM23S1
    Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
  • YTO24S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTG24S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV22S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB22S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTM22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTV22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YSC23KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YLO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTY24K1
    Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YTH24K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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.

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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • Anu Mustonen
  • Maarit Miettinen
  • Mikael Viitasaari
  • Essi Silvennoinen
  • Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
  • Ari Langén
  • Ari Hyyryläinen
  • Jari Karttunen
  • Ritva Ylitervo
  • Anna Leppäkorpi
  • Katja Kokkinen
  • Annu Niskanen
Groups
  • AJA24SJS
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJH
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJC
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJP
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJB
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJA
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJJ
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA24SJF
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

Open UAS 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.

This course includes online guidance. It has has three meetings online: an orientation webinar and two pop-up guidance session. 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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • AJA24SKJ
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YTB23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTG23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV23S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YMJ23S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YTH23K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSY23KT
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSC24KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YHP23S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, liiketalous
  • YLO23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YTV23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTM23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSY22SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTB22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTK22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YMB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • ZJA24KAKO1
    Avoin AMK, AOKK, Kasvatustieteelliset opinnot 12 op
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YMV23S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YHV23S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH22K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTK24K1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTO23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YHO23S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YKM21S1
    Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
  • YTY23K1
    Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YKM23S1
    Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
  • YSV22S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB22S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTM22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTV22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YSC23KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YLO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTY24K1
    Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YTH24K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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 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.

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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • Seija Koskela
  • Mika Loponen
  • Henna Pernu
  • Hanna Frilander
  • Pasi Savonmäki
  • Hanna Laitinen
  • Mari Petäjä
  • Siru Lehto
  • Anu Mustonen
  • Maarit Miettinen
  • Karoliina Väisänen
  • Essi Silvennoinen
  • Mikael Viitasaari
  • Kaija Peuna-Korpioja
  • Ari Langén
  • Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
  • Ari Hyyryläinen
  • Ritva Ylitervo
  • Anna Leppäkorpi
  • Arja Pakkala
  • Kirsti Vänskä
  • Annu Niskanen
Groups
  • AJA23SJF
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA23SJP
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA23SJH
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA23SJA
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA23SJS
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • AJA23SKJ
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • Tuulia Kiilavuori
Groups
  • AJA22SKJ
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
Groups
  • AJA22SJP
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA22SJA
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA22SJH
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA22SJS
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA22SJF
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes
  • School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
  • Arja Pakkala
  • Ritva Ylitervo
Teacher in charge

Jari Kalavainen

Groups
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YTB23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTG23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV23S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YMJ23S1
    Matkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YTH23K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSY23KT
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YHP23S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, liiketalous
  • YLO23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YTV23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YLB23K1
    Agrologi (ylempi AMK), biotalouden kehittäminen
  • YTM23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSY22SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTB22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTK22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YMB23S1
    Projektijohtaminen ylempi AMK, marata
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YMV23S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, marata, YAMK
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YHV23S1
    Verkostojohtaminen, liiketalous, YAMK
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH22K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTO23S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YHO23S1
    Organisaation ja talouden johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YTY23K1
    Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YKM23S1
    Musiikkipedagogi (ylempi AMK)
  • YSV22S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YSB22S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTM22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTV22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YSC23KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YLO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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.

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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
  • Maarit Miettinen

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Moodle learning environment.

Teaching methods

Open Studies: 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.

This course includes online guidance. It has has three meetings online: an orientation webinar and two pop-up guidance session. 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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YTH23K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY23KT
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YLB23K1
    Agrologi (ylempi AMK), biotalouden kehittäminen
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTH22K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YSY22SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTY23K1
    Vähähiilinen rakentaminen- tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YTB22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTK22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YSV22S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YTG22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSB22S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTM22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTV22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSC23KM
    Terveyden edistämisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YLO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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.

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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY22SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY22ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YSY22SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTH22K1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YSY22SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTB22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Projektijohtaminen
  • YTK22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YSV22S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, verkostojohtaminen
  • YTG22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YSB22S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YTM22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTV22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YLO22S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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.

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 27h) 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 at 15 - 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY21KAVO
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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.

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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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
  • YSY21SJ
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
  • YTK20S1
    Kestävä energia (YAMK)
  • YSY21SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY21SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, kliininen asiantuntija
  • YTV21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), verkostojohtaminen
  • YTO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen
  • YTM21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), Digitaalinen toimitusketju
  • YTK21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), kestävä energia
  • YTG21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), robotiikka
  • YTB20S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)
  • YTR21S1
    Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
  • YSY20SM
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Monialainen kuntoutus
  • YSY20ST
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY21KAVO
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma
  • YSY20SJ
    Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services
  • YSY20SK
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma, Kliininen asiantuntija
  • YSY20S1
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK tutkinto-ohjelma,Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen, ylempi AMK
  • YSV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSB20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
  • YLO20S1
    Logistiikka
  • YLO21S1
    Insinööri (ylempi AMK), logistiikka
  • YTV20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YTG20S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Robotics
  • YTH20S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTO20S1
    Teknologialiiketoiminnan johtaminen (YAMK)
  • YSB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK
  • YSV21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
  • YSY21ST
    Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, terveyden edistäminen
  • YTH21S1
    Elinkaaren hallinta (YAMK)
  • YTB21S1
    Projektijohtaminen YAMK (teknologia)

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.

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 27h) 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 will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 370

Degree programmes
  • School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
  • Päivi Kauppila
  • Mika Loponen
  • 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 Langén
  • Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
  • Tuulia Kiilavuori
  • Ari Hyyryläinen
  • Ritva Ylitervo
  • Arja Pakkala
  • Kirsti Vänskä
  • Annu Niskanen
Groups
  • AJA21SJJ
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJS
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJHK
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJH
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJA
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVO
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVI
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJF
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJB
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVN
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVV
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVU
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVY
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVM
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVA
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJV
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus
  • AJA21SJVE
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. 2015. Kasvatussosiologia. E-kirja. PS-kustannus.   
Lisäksi oppimistehtävien yhteydessä oleva muu materiaali.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso toteutetaan verkko-opintoina. Voit hankkia opintojakson tavoitteena olevan osaamisen tekemällä siihen kuuluvat oppimis- ja arviointitehtävät. 

Opintojaksossa toteutetaan yhteistoiminnallisia ja osallistavia menetelmiä, vertaisohjausta, pari- ja oppimispiirityöskentelyä sekä itsenäistä työskentelyä.

Opintojaksolla reflektoit omaa oppimistasi henkilökohtaisessa opiskelusuunnitelmassa (HOPS) asettamiesi tavoitteiden sekä vertaisohjaajilta saamiesi palautteiden pohjalta. Kirjaat itsearviointiasi oppimispäiväkirjaan sekä portfolioosi.

Alternative completion methods

Olet voinut jo hankkia tässä opintojaksossa tavoitteena olevan osaamisen suorittamalla kasvatustieteen, aikuiskasvatustieteen tai ammattikasvatuksen perusopinnot tai approbatur-arvosanan tai suorittamalla vastaavat opinnot Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun ammatillisessa opettajakorkeakoulussa ennen opettajaopintoja.  

Voit myös opettajaopintojesi aikana suorittaa edellä mainitut perusopinnot ja siten hankkia tavoitteena olevan osaamisen. 

Osaamisen hankkiminen:  

Voit hankkia tämän opintojakson tavoitteena olevan osaamisen osallistumalla verkko-opintojaksolle ja tekemällä siihen kuuluvat oppimis- ja arviointitehtävät. Olet voinut jo hankkia tässä opintojaksossa tavoitteena olevan osaamisen suorittamalla kasvatustieteen, aikuiskasvatustieteen tai ammattikasvatuksen perusopinnot tai approbatur-arvosanan tai suorittamalla vastaavat opinnot Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun ammatillisessa opettajakorkeakoulussa ennen opettajaopintoja.  

Voit myös opettajaopintojesi aikana suorittaa edellä mainitut perusopinnot ja siten hankkia tavoitteena olevan osaamisen. 

Osaamisen osoittaminen:  

Voit osoittaa osaamisesi osallistumalla verkko-opintojaksolle ja tekemällä siellä olevat oppimistehtävät tai osoittamalla todistuksen suorittamistasi kasvatustieteen, aikuiskasvatustieteen tai ammattikasvatuksen perusopinnoista tai approbatur-arvosanasta. 

Student workload

Tämä opintojakso on 6 opintopisteen laajuinen. Sinulle on varattu erilaisiin tehtäviin laskennallisesti 162 tunnin työskentelymahdollisuus. Opintojakson todellinen kuormittavuus riippuu lähtökohdistasi ja niihin perustuvista oppimistehtävien työllistävyydestä. 

Content scheduling

Voit suorittaa tämän opintojakson henkilökohtaisen opiskelusuunnitelmasi mukaisesti milloin tahansa opintojesi aikana.

Further information for students

Arviointi on osaamistavoitteisiin pohjautuvaa ja laadullista. Oppimisprosessin arvioinnin välineitä ovat palautteet ja itsearviointi. Osaamisen arviointi on kriteeriperusteista ja arviointipäätöksen tekee opettajakorkeakoulun kouluttaja, kun kaikki oppimistehtävät on tehty. Arviointiaineisto muodostuu HOPSista, portfoliosta ja oppimispiiri- ja ohjauspäivätyöskentelystä sekä koulutuksen päättävästä arviointikeskustelusta ja siihen liittyvästä aineistosta. 

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- 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

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • School of Professional Teacher Education
Teachers
  • Arja Pakkala
  • Kaisa Räty
  • Eila Burns
  • Anu Verma
  • Maarit Miettinen
  • Tuulia Kiilavuori
  • Virva-Liisa Pekkarinen
Groups
  • AJA21SKJ
    Ammatillinen opettajankoulutus

Objectives

The purpose of the study unit

In this study unit, you will consider the relationships between society and education. You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and based on these you will consider current phenomena related to education and their significance for the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Study unit competences

In this study unit, you will promote and develop your professional pedagogical competence, future orientation 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.

In teacher education, future orientation refers to the history and current trends of Finnish vocational education. It refers to your ability to perceive the changes in your own field, and the impact of these changes in the professional competencies. It also means the ability to understand the opportunities in education for promoting social equality, culture, and sustainable development. 

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

You will be able to examine issues related to education and upbringing from the educational sociology perspective as societal and cultural phenomena. You will also be able to assess your own assumptions and objectives as an actor within the sphere of vocational education and training and as a facilitator of learning.

Content

You will familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and perspectives of the Sociology of Education, and with current sociological phenomena and their significance in the work of a teacher. You will learn about the future of education and current research on this topic.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Meighan, R. & Harber, C. 2007. A sociology of educating. New York.

You will find additional learning materials and assignments in the Optima 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.

Alternative completion methods

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 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

The course starts right at the beginning of your studies and lasts throughout your 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 activities have been completed. The assessment material consists of the learning activities of the course and self-assessment activities.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The criteria for assessing the approved level are as follows:

Professional pedagogical skills and knowledge
- You will utilise in your teaching work your knowledge of professional competence and of the theoretical, ethical and philosophical foundations of learning.

Future orientation
- You will examine the current state of education and training from a critical and research-based perspective.
- You will get an understanding of the future trends for education and for your own field in order to develop your own teaching work and your work community.

Reflection skills
- You will assess your pedagogical perspectives, ways of thinking and operating methods
- You will realistically assess your own learning and competence and
- You will set yourself new goals as a facilitator of learning