Teaching and Learning Musical Skill 1Laajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

After completing the course, the student
• identifies their musical skills and strengths as well as their significance in pedagogical activities.
• is familiar with various teaching and training methods.
• is able to plan and implement goal-oriented teaching or training sessions.
• understands the ethical principles of teaching.
• is able to make concrete observations of pedagogical activities.
• is able to give positive and learning-promoting feedback.

Content

During the course, we will seek to answer the following questions:
• How do I identify my musical skills and strengths, and what significance do they have in pedagogical activities?
• What kinds of teaching or practice methods are used in my area of expertise?
• How do I plan and implement goal-oriented teaching or practice sessions?
• What are the ethical principles of teaching and what do they mean in practice?
• How do I identify pedagogical solutions and activities that promote or hinder learning?
• How do I provide positive and learning-promoting feedback?

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Completing the course successfully requires demonstrating competence in accordance with the competence objectives using the agreed implementation methods.