Teaching and Learning Music 5Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student can utilise theoretical, experiential and practical knowledge and skills when analysing and constructing pedagogical processes in their own music education practice with a learner-centred approach. They understand widely the underpinning aspects of learning and supporting learning to meet the needs of different learners and groups. They can challenge and reflect on their pedagogical thinking and deepen their knowledge about creativity, self-expression and learning in music and arts. They are able to analyse pedagogical situations and group processes also beyond the level of visible activities.

Content

Learning occurs through participatory and creative group work, lectures, discussions, guided assignments both individually and in small groups, learning diary, written assignments based on literature and participation in the projects in collaboration with working life. The cornerstones are facilitated reflection and sharing one´s experiences in the group of peers.

Qualifications

See competence goals for the Learning and Teaching Music 4 course. Individual assignments or learning tracks can be created according to recognised prior experiential learning.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation of group work, given assignments, participation in the projects and the achieved learning in accordance with the learning outcomes of the course.