Creative Teaching (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to apply different methods of improvisation, body percussion, game pedagogy and pedagogy of composing in their work. The student becomes acquainted with digital applications for music teaching and their use in tuition. The student becomes acquainted with the concepts of creativity research and recognizes manifestations and possibilities of creative teaching in music pedagogy. The student can support creativity in learning for both individuals and groups.

The student is able to apply music pedagogical skills in different collaboration and operation environments, such as working life contexts that utilize participatory arts. The student can guide their own growth to creative and inspirational teaching and build the capacity for the continuous development of their own professional competence and identity.

Content

Functional pedagogical lectures (e.g. body percussion, creativity, element improvisation, game pedagogy, applied improvisation). Students write a learning diary in which they observe the development of their professional identity as teachers and ponder how to apply what they have seen, heard and learned to their work. Getting to know music educator’s tasks in projects or in other jobs that require applied professional knowledge.

Location and time

Creative teaching on tuesdays at 9.15-12.15 in classrooms As 522 or As 112(Klubi). Note the spaces at different times!

Materials

Digimaterial in workspace

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Diary

Exam schedules

No exam. The required competences are primarily demonstrated with learning assignments, secondarily in a manner agreed with the teacher.

Completion alternatives

Attendance, assignments and diary are parts of course. Absence will be compensated by learning assignment.
Must be agreed with the teacher individually in the beginning of the semester/course.
All tasks related to course implementation must be completed during implementation in accordance with the implementation plan.

Student workload

Luova opettajuus tiistaisin klo 9.15-12.15 joko luokassa As522 tai As 112(Klubi). Huomaa toiminnan mukaan vaihtuva tila, tarkista viikottain!


Päivä Tila Aihe opettaja

17.1. As 522 Luovuus AP Korhonen
24.1. Klubi, As 112 Kehorytmiikka 1 Pekka Saarikorpi
31.1. Klubi, As 112 Kehorytmiikka 2 Pekka Saarikorpi
7.2. As 522 Pelipedagogiikka AP Korhonen
14.2. Itseopiskeluna omassa Verkko-opetus AP Korhonen
21.2. Opettajien vapaajakso
28.2. As 522 Säveltäminen pedagogisena työkaluna AP Korhonen
7.3. Klubi, As 112 Elementti improvisaatio 1 AP Korhonen
14.3. Projektiviikko
21.3. Klubi, As 112 Toiminnallinen työpaja: ilmaisu ja innostus Raili Honkanen-Korhonen
28.3. As 522 Elementti improvisaatio 2 AP Korhonen
4.4. As 522 Pelipedagogiikka AP Korhonen
11.4. Klubi, As 112 Soveltava improvisaatio 1 Tapani Heikinheimo
18.4. Klubi, As 112 Soveltava improvisaatio 2 Tapani Heikinheimo
25.4. As 522 Palautekeskustelu ja mahdolllinen opiskelijoiden toiveaihe AP Korhonen

Content scheduling

Creative teaching on tuesdays at 9.15-12.15 in classrooms As 522 or As 112 (Klubi). Note the spaces at different times!


Päivä Tila Aihe opettaja

17.1. As 522 Luovuus AP Korhonen
24.1. Klubi, As 112 Kehorytmiikka 1 Pekka Saarikorpi
31.1. Klubi, As 112 Kehorytmiikka 2 Pekka Saarikorpi
7.2. As 522 Pelipedagogiikka AP Korhonen
14.2. E-learning AP Korhonen
21.2. Opettajien vapaajakso
28.2. As 522 Compsing as a pedagogical tool AP Korhonen
7.3. Klubi, As 112 Element Improvisation 1 AP Korhonen
14.3. Projektiviikko
21.3. Klubi, As 112 Functionat workshop: expression and enthusiasm Raili Honkanen-Korhonen
28.3. As 522 Element Improvisation 2, pedagogical method AP Korhonen
4.4. As 522 Possibilities of digitalization AP Korhonen
11.4. Klubi, As 112 Applied improvisation 1 Tapani Heikinheimo
18.4. Klubi, As 112 Applied improvisation 2 Tapani Heikinheimo
25.4. As 522 Feedback discussion and a possible topic of students' wishes AP Korhonen

Further information

Luova opettajuus tiistaisin klo 9.15-12.15 joko luokassa As522 tai As 112(Klubi). Huomaa toiminnan mukaan vaihtuva tila, tarkista viikottain!


Päivä Tila Aihe opettaja

17.1. As 522 Luovuus AP Korhonen
24.1. Klubi, As 112 Kehorytmiikka 1 Pekka Saarikorpi
31.1. Klubi, As 112 Kehorytmiikka 2 Pekka Saarikorpi
7.2. As 522 Pelipedagogiikka AP Korhonen
14.2. Itseopiskeluna omassa Verkko-opetus AP Korhonen
21.2. Opettajien vapaajakso
28.2. As 522 Säveltäminen pedagogisena työkaluna AP Korhonen
7.3. Klubi, As 112 Elementti improvisaatio 1 AP Korhonen
14.3. Projektiviikko
21.3. Klubi, As 112 Toiminnallinen työpaja: ilmaisu ja innostus Raili Honkanen-Korhonen
28.3. As 522 Elementti improvisaatio 2 AP Korhonen
4.4. As 522 Pelipedagogiikka AP Korhonen
11.4. Klubi, As 112 Soveltava improvisaatio 1 Tapani Heikinheimo
18.4. Klubi, As 112 Soveltava improvisaatio 2 Tapani Heikinheimo
25.4. As 522 Palautekeskustelu ja mahdolllinen opiskelijoiden toiveaihe AP Korhonen

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- The student can complete and submit the set exercises and assignments according to schedule.
- The student is able to act as an active member of the group. The student gives constructive feedback and is able to reflect on their own knowledge and skills.
- The student is able to use the learning diary to support their own learning.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)

Qualifications

The student is able to utilize learner-oriented pedagogical practices as an expert in the tuition of their own instrument. The student can guide the learner in the basics of improvisation. The student is capable of constructive interaction and goal-directed music teaching.

The student can plan and implement larger pedagogical arcs based on the learner’s strengths. The student is able to give feedback from longer learning processes and is able to use feedback as an activating and encouraging teaching method. The student is able to analyse learning situations at a more profound level than the visible. The student can reflect on their pedagogical thinking and activities.