Cultural Wellbeing as a Resource in SocietyLaajuus (2 cr)

Objective

The student
• can explain the significance of music, creativity, and the arts for the well-being of individuals and communities, as well as for societal development
• understands the importance of promoting cultural well-being and can describe its possibilities and impacts at a societal level
• can utilise theoretical knowledge and their experiences of the effects of creativity, artistic activities, and music on individuals and communities to develop their pedagogical thinking
• recognises the potential of art and creative activities to address societal phenomena and challenges and can apply their pedagogical skills to promote societal well-being
• is aware of the role of art and artistic activities in societal discussions
• can utilise their networks as a broadly skilled music educator and communicate in a professional manner
• can engage in constructive interaction in multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams
• is aware of the global development of their field.

Content

• Art, culture, creativity, and societal phenomena
• Promoting cultural well-being to support societal sustainability
• Applying pedagogical skills to promote societal well-being
• Global dimension of music pedagogy and cultural well-being
• Professional networking, multidisciplinary and multiprofessional working life contexts

Qualifications

The student
• can describe and structure the significance, benefits, and impacts of creative activities and music in building the inclusion and well-being of communities
• can plan and implement creative, art-integrated activities that enable meaningful experiences for individuals and communities, supporting the joy of learning and inclusion, considering the diverse needs of participants
• can act appropriately in their planned situations and build processes that support learning and well-being using various pedagogical approaches
• can analyse group activities and the factors influencing them
• can actively engage in interaction in various work groups and working life contexts, supporting the participation of other team members and providing constructive feedback
• can reflect on their continuous learning, recognising their opportunities for action
• strives to maintain, sustain, and continuously develop their creativity as a pedagogue and professional in the field of cultural well-being.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• can explain, with justification, how creativity and the arts can be utilised to promote well-being, health, and inclusion in society
• understands the importance of promoting cultural well-being to support societal sustainability and can describe its possibilities and impacts from different perspectives with examples
• is able to utilise theoretical knowledge and their experiences of the effects of creativity, artistic activities, and music on individuals and communities to develop their pedagogical thinking
• can apply their pedagogical skills to promote societal well-being and recognise the potential of art and creative activities to address societal phenomena and challenges
• is aware of the role of art and artistic activities in societal discussions and can provide examples of how art participates in and influences societal dialogue
• can describe the global dimension of music pedagogy and promoting cultural well-being
• strives to utilise their networks and can communicate based on professional practices
• can engage in good interaction in multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams and collaboration.