Teaching and Learning Music 7Laajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to reflect and develop their pedagogical thinking and music education practice in various teaching contexts. They are able to direct their own continuing professional development with the support of collaboration and networks. They can utilise theoretical, experiential and practical knowledge and skills as well as pedagogical improvisation in their music education practice. They are also aware of their individual professional profile, strengths and competencies. They are able to apply the acquired knowledge, skills and enthusiasm in innovative ways to develop the use of creativity in society. They can actively create networks and fruitful, professional collaboration that opens continuous possibilities for professional learning.

Content

Learning occurs through participatory and creative group work, lectures, discussions, guided assignments both individually and in small groups, learning diary, written assignments based on literature and participation in the projects in collaboration with working life. The cornerstones are facilitated reflection and sharing one´s experiences in the group of peers.

Qualifications

See competence goals for the Learning and Teaching Music 6 course. Individual assignments or learning tracks can be created according to recognised prior experiential learning.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation of group work, given assignments, participation in the projects and the achieved learning in accordance with the learning outcomes of the course.