Pedagogical Sensitivity in Enhancing Music LearningLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• can analyse musical learning, group processes, and teaching situations at a deeper level beyond the visible and critically examine their own contribution in various group situations
• uses diverse knowledge to support their pedagogical thinking when planning experiential and holistic music learning and experiences
• can analyse and describe music education methods, approaches, and the underlying perspectives, and apply them appropriately in their pedagogical work, using their interaction skills in learning processes
• uses reliable information from various sources in their pedagogical work and its development
• can guide their continuous professional learning path by developing learning environments based on community and inclusion, where each learner can feel valued
• can use a reflective approach to guide their professional development and create networks in the professional field
• actively reflects on and reshapes their understanding of themselves as a music educator and a professional in the applied use of art.

Content

• Perspectives influencing learning and teaching, reflecting on one's pedagogical background thinking in relation to various trends and perspectives in music teaching and the applied use of art
• Analysis of teaching situations, emotions in the teacher's work, emotional interaction in music learning and group activities
• Developing practices in the applied use of art
• Planning and implementing teaching and guidance situations
• Individual and group reflection

Qualifications

The student
• can plan and implement diverse creative group activities that consider the needs of learners in various environments
• can use creativity, expression, musical invention, and improvisation diversely and analyse the effects of pedagogical choices in group activities and learning
• is able to analyse group processes and teaching situations at a deeper level beyond the visible.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• can analyse musical learning, group processes, and teaching situations deeply and comprehensively, and critically examine their own actions and pedagogical choices in various group situations
• uses reliable information from various sources in their pedagogical work and its development
• can act constructively and inspiringly and develop professional practices in collaboration
• can actively reflect on and reshape their understanding of themselves as a music educator and a professional in the applied use of art, and guide their own professional development.