Music Educator Enabling Sustainable FutureLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

the student
• is able to identify how creativity and art can support well-being, inclusion and lifelong learning at the societal level
• is able to distinguish between factors promoting equality, justice, equity, well-being and inclusion in the working and learning environment
• understands the importance of social sustainability and applies their knowledge when working with communities and individuals
• is able to explain by example, based on pedagogical thinking and research, the potential of art to understand the world and human activity and to justify its importance
• understands the importance of inclusivity and uses their knowledge and experience of working with diverse people to develop their pedagogical thinking and sustainability skills as music educators
• is able to identify factors influencing global sustainability and to design and implement creative activities that promote sustainability and sustainability thinking
• is able to identify ethical thinking and values that influence their own pedagogical thinking and practice
• is able to interact flexibly and appropriately with the group process in different phases of the project and to give and receive multifaceted feedback.

Content

• Art, creativity and sustainability
• Global sustainability issues
• Social sustainability
• Ethics and values
• Group processes, interaction

Qualifications

The student
• is able to create meaningful learning situations and learning environments that support learners' learning and to implement holistic and experiential teaching in music primitives to support the learning of people of different ages
• is able to guide individuals and groups in different contexts of learning and music-making
• can broadly describe the elements of creativity, expression and artistic invention and their importance in supporting human expression and meaningful experiences.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is able to understand the factors influencing global sustainability
• understands how creativity and the arts can be used in a variety of ways to support well-being, inclusion and lifelong learning at societal level
• is able to give concrete examples from these different contexts
• is able to design creative and artistic activities based on the principles of social sustainability and promoting sustainable development
• is able to distinguish the values and ethical principles that guide their pedagogical thinking and action
• Identifies and is able to explain the key factors affecting equality, justice, equity, well-being and inclusion.