Development of Teaching 2 (1cr)

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students are acquainted with the expressional means of man, the expression of emotions and the significance of humour in teaching. Students are acquainted with theories on performance anxiety and are able to recognise and assess the problems of performance anxiety in themselves and their pupils. They are acquainted with the concept of mental training, its basic methods, as well as the significance of confidence and are equipped with means to apply mental training to good rehearsal methods and practising performing.

Course contents
- human means of expression, expression of emotions and humour in teaching
- performing and performance anxiety
- mental training
- applications of mental training

Teaching methods
Contact teaching, discussions, individual and group assignments, written assignments, independent work

Assessment methods
Self-evaluation, peer review and assessment by teacher.

Prerequisites
X111A6-8, Teaching of music 2

Recommended / Required reading
Will be defined during the course

Name of lecturer
Senior lecturer Mirja Kopra and principal lecturer Pekka Ahonen

Year of study
4

Semester
Autumn - spring

Language of instruction
Finnish