Child, Music and LearningLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to explain group activities in a holistic way and how learning is linked to the life cycle
• can use developmental psychology as a basis for planning teaching and can identify the meanings of creativity, music and art in the context of learning
• is able to plan and implement musical activities in a group of children and to identify different pedagogical options in these situations
• can reflect on their own development as pedagogues
• is able to interact flexibly and support the group's goals
• is able to actively develop their own musicianship as part of pedagogical projects and tasks.

Content

• Music learning and life course
• Lesson planning, learner-centredness, interaction, practising teaching situations
• Working life cooperation
• Musicianship as a pedagogical tool
• Individual and group reflection

Qualifications

The student
• is able to distinguish the factors influencing musical interaction and learning situations and explain their significance in the learning environments they encounter
• is able to plan short teaching sessions using music education working methods individually and in groups
• is able to identify and explain the meanings and events of a holistic and experiential learning process in musical interaction
• is able to reflect on their own experiences in the context of musical activities and use this in their pedagogical development.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• is able to plan musical activities taking into account the situations and needs of different groups
• can reflect on their own learning and on the teaching situations they have experienced and seen
• is able to act as an active member of a working group and give constructive feedback on the output of other group members, including in projects in working life contexts and in environments new to themselves.