Creative Teaching (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

The student is able to apply music pedagogical skills in different cooperation and operation environments, such as working life contexts which make use of participatory art. The student is able to guide their growth in creative and inspirational teaching and build the capacity for continuous learning to develop skills and identity for life-long work.

Content

Pedagogical functional lectures (e.g. body percussion, creativity, element improvisation, game pedagogy, applied improvisation). Writing a reflection log in which the student observes the development of their professional identity as a teacher and ponders how to apply in their work what they have seen, heard and learned. Getting familiar with the music pedagogue´s tasks in projects or in other tasks which require applied skills.

Prerequisites

Instrument Group Tuition and Pedagogy of Improvisation course or equivalent skills.

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Diary

Learning materials and recommended literature

Digimaterial in workspace

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Attendance, assignments and diary are parts of course. Absence will be compensated by learning assignment.

Content scheduling

Course is on on Tuesdays 9.30-12.15 starting 18.January in Zoom:
https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/3668817260
Check each week zoom link.
If possible later in spring we will be in As522 or Club AS112 according to the following program (changes possible).

18.1. As522, Creativity, Ap Korhonen
25.1. Club As112, Body percussion 1, Pekka Saarikorpi
1.2. Club As112, Body percussion 2 Pekka Saarikorpi
8.2 As522, Possibilities of digitalization, AP Korhonen,
15.2. As522, the topic will be announced closer to implementation, Raili Honkanen-Korhonen
23.2. Free period for teachers
1.3. As522, Composition as a pedagogical tool, Ap Korhonen
8.3. Club As112,Element improvisation 1, AP Korhonen
17.3. Project week
22.3. Club As112,Element improvisation 2, Ap Korhonen
29.3. As522, Game pedagogy ,Ap Korhonen
5.4., As522, E-learning, AP Korhonen
12.4. Club As112, Applied improvisation1, Tapani Heikinheimo
19.4. Club As112, Applied improvisation 2, Tapani Heikinheimo
26.4. AS522, Summary, reflection and feedback discussion, Ap Korhonen

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Attendance in tuition
- Completion of learning assignments within the given timetable
- Observation, practice and guided reflection