Learning and teaching planning (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

The purpose of the course is to provide you with a theoretical base for planning your own teaching.
You will become familiar with various concepts of learning and pedagogical points of departure throughout the course. You will use these to develop your own theory-in-use for teaching.
You will also become familiar with curricula in your field and use them as a starting point for planning and delivering teaching.
In addition, you will familiarise yourself with different digital environments and use them to complete learning assignments.

Content

The concept of the ‘man’, the concept of ‘knowledge’, and different concepts of learning as the basis of a theory-in-use for teaching.
Towards a competence-based curriculum and curriculum work
Qualification requirements for a competence-based curriculum
Curricula in basic art education.
A competence-based approach to planning teaching modules.

Teaching methods

The course includes classroom teaching, webinars, and distance work – both individually and in small groups. During the course, you will work collaboratively on learning assignments related to the future of music pedagogy. The purpose of the learning assignments is for you to develop your own professional identity. You must prepare for the classroom teaching days by familiarising yourself with the source materials provided. The content will be covered through group discussion and peer learning.

Exam schedules

Instead of completing an exam, you will demonstrate your competence by completing the course’s learning assignments in accordance with the schedule approved during the course.

Completion alternatives

You can apply for a course credit transfer in the following circumstances:
1. if you have previously completed basic studies in education, adult education or vocational education with a pass grade (25 cr/15 ECTS)

2. if you have completed a course in music education at the University of Jyväskylä with similar objectives and scope

3. if you have previously completed the same course at another university of applied sciences.

Student workload

The course consists of:
35 hours of classroom teaching and webinars
50 hours of group work for the learning assignments
50 hours of independent study

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has a firm command of the basic principles associated with concepts of learning and is able to describe their own concept of learning.

The student is familiar with curricula in their field and recognises the significance of concepts of learning as a foundation for curricula and teaching.

The student works responsibly and cooperatively during the course and uses digital tools in their studies.

Further information

You will give and receive peer feedback at different stages of your work throughout the course. You will complete a self-evaluation at the end of the course. The instructor will provide feedback and make an assessment decision on the basis of the assessment criteria.