Designing the Learning ProcessLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

After completing the course, the student teacher is able to
• act based on the values, principles and processes of individualisation
• design learning and assessment processes based on the qualification bases and the curricula
• plan and implement pedagogically sound learning processes in various learning environments
• involve students in the various stages of designing the learning process
• design learning and assessment processes in cooperation with the operators in the education community, workplaces and other stakeholders.

Content

During the course, we will seek to answer the following questions:
• What are the stages of the learning process, and how can the processes be structured?
• How are learning processes designed for various learning environments?
• What is the student’s role in the learning and assessment processes?

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Knowing:
Structuring the relationships between the phenomena and concepts covered during the course. Applying, explaining, comparing, and analysing contents from the viewpoint of a vocational teacher.
Teacher Student:
• Knows the process and value basis for personalisation and integrates it into their own/future field of teaching
• Justifies the design of the learning process and guidance from the viewpoint of pedagogy while considering the curriculum / bases of the degree being taught

Doing:
Being able to plan and choose suitable methods for their work and justify their choices as a vocational teacher. Applying the theory taught in the course when solving challenges and using the possibilities offered by the theory base in their work.
Teacher Student:
• Designs a pedagogically sound and engaging learning process/course for their own field
• Recognises, uses, and utilises diverse learning environments in their plan (e.g. schools, workplaces, digital learning possibilities…)

Developing as a teacher:
Giving and receiving active and constructive feedback. Evaluating issues from their own and their community’s viewpoints. Collaborating responsibly and being ready to develop communication skills. Recognising and following the ethical principles of a teacher’s work. Describing and evaluating the economical and wellbeing promoting impact of their actions
Teacher Student:
• Evaluates their own work, actions, and skills in regard to the designing of the learning process
• Evaluates their own work and designing the learning process from the viewpoints of teachers’ ethical principles, the well-being of all involved, as well as from the cost-effectiveness for the educational institute.