Supplementary Pedagogical Studies 2Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student deepens their pedagogical awareness and capacity to act as a teacher of their own instrument, band leader and expert of the general objectives in basic education in the arts. The student is able to develop and apply different methods of learning and teaching to various learner needs and working life scenarios.

The student can specify meanings of music education and is able to justify them to the learner, community and society.
The student is able to reflect their own musical thinking, values, choices and strengths. The student is able to describe and present their skills and development of their professional profile in writing, in videos and in recordings, for example in the professional ePortfolio. The student is able to develop their own professional skills using networks.

Content

The common content of basic education in the arts (composing, improvisation, listening to and perceiving music), creative group activities and related teaching practice and guidance. Basics of band pedagogy and teaching practice as well as content related to the student’s specialization. Advanced instrument or band practice and guidance, based on the student’s choice. Independent learning assignments. Finishing the professional ePortfolio or equivalent demonstration of pedagogical competence.

Qualifications

The student knows how to apply theoretical, practical, and experiential knowledge and skills in planning and implementing one-to-one, ensemble or group tuition. The student can reflect their own experiences as part of the musical activities and utilize this in their pedagogical development. The student is able to create meaningful learning situations using functional methods within the scope of basic education in the arts even without their own instrument.

The student is able to guide the learning and performance of ensembles (band, chamber music ensemble, vocal ensemble, choir) with an encouraging and supportive pedagogical approach. The student is able to create functioning ensembles, select or compose repertoire suitable for them, and guide different instruments of the group.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- The student can complete and submit the set exercises and assignments according to schedule.
- The student is able to guide creative musical group activities according to the common content of basic education in the arts (composing, improvisation, listening to and perceiving music).
- The student is able to coach ensembles.
- The student is able to analyse learning situations at a more profound level than the visible.
- The student is capable of reflecting on their pedagogical group tuition competence and conducting continuous professional development.
- The student is able to describe their skills in a versatile way with the help of ePortfolio or equivalent.