Introduction to Learning and Teaching MusicLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to reflect on their music pedagogical learning and build their professional competence
• recognises their own strengths and factors affecting their musical path and learning
• identifies phenomena in pedagogical interaction and becomes familiar with different environments for instrumental and vocal teaching
• is aware of aspects related to meeting and teaching learners of different ages and diverse backgrounds.

Content

• Reflection on one's own pedagogical path
• Values of the music educator
• Positive pedagogy and supporting the learners' strengths
• Tools, competences and the field of work of the music educator
• Meeting learners of different ages
• Teamwork and interaction skills

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is able to identify phenomena related to interacting with and engaging learners of different ages, as well as various learning environments for instrumental and vocal teaching
• recognises their own strengths
• reflects on their music pedagogical learning, development and related factors, both orally and in writing.