Pedagogical Seminar 4 (2cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students have the theoretical and practical skills needed to teach music theory 6 and 7 groups. They have the ability to realise theory courses and examinations according to the demands. Students have the ability to treat their pupils individually and choose the means for differentiated and learner-centred teaching, as well as to react to changing needs. They are capable of creating consistent and versatile plans for courses and individual lessons. Students are acquainted with the music institutes as work environments and aware of the legislature governing there institutes. They understand their obligations and rights as teachers and have the ability to analyse the justification of their actions. Students have the ability to use their skills as teachers in an ethical way and reflect on the justness of their decisions. They have the skills to develop themselves as teachers and their own field.

Course contents
- objectives and contents of music theory at music institute level
- influence of objectives on teaching methods and choice of material
- planning of teaching
- teaching materials and creation of material
- live music in teaching
- interaction between the teacher and pupil
- assessment of teacher trainees´ skills
- publications in the field
- observation of trainee groups
- development of teaching of music theory
- curriculum, basis of curriculum and music institute legislation
- teaching in music institutes

Teaching methods
Group instruction, learning diary, discussion, assignments, summaries of literature

Assessment methods
Participation in the work forms will be assessed. Teacher assessment, peer review and self-evaluation.

Prerequisites
O X111D4-8 Trainee period in music theory 4
O X111D8-8 Trainee period in music theory 3
O X037C-8 Aural perception 3
O X033C-8 Analysis of music 3
S X034A-8 Harmony and counterpoint
S X034B-8 Writing of music on computer
S X030B-8 History of music 2

Required / Recommended reading
Will be agreed on during the course

Name of lecturer
principal lecturer Timo Salo

Year of study
4

Semester
Autumn-spring

Language of instruction
Finnish