Cultural and linguistic diversity in teaching and study counsellingLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 1L00HJ48
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Student
• Recognizes how cultural diversity manifests in their environment and how it affects their attitudes.
• Knows how the integration of immigrants can be promoted.
• Is aware of and evaluates their own multicultural guidance competence from the perspective of teaching and guidance work.
• Understands and can apply language awareness practices in their community.
Content
Content
• The course includes an introductory lecture and a final webinar.
• The online course progresses through different themes over approximately one week:
Module A: Diversity in me and changing cultures Module B: People meet - how cultures are visible Module C: Integration into a new community Module D: Guidance on cultural diversity Module E: Teaching and guidance work in a multilingual environment Module F: Discussion of learning tasks Final webinar
Enrolment period
23.04.2025 - 28.05.2025
Timing
01.06.2025 - 31.08.2025
Credits
3 - 5
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
TAMK School of Professional Teacher Education
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 60
Teachers
- Mervi Kastari
- Kosti Nivalainen
Person in charge
Kosti Nivalainen
Groups
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24OPE
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25OPE
Objectives (course unit)
Student
• Recognizes how cultural diversity manifests in their environment and how it affects their attitudes.
• Knows how the integration of immigrants can be promoted.
• Is aware of and evaluates their own multicultural guidance competence from the perspective of teaching and guidance work.
• Understands and can apply language awareness practices in their community.
Content (course unit)
Content
• The course includes an introductory lecture and a final webinar.
• The online course progresses through different themes over approximately one week:
Module A: Diversity in me and changing cultures Module B: People meet - how cultures are visible Module C: Integration into a new community Module D: Guidance on cultural diversity Module E: Teaching and guidance work in a multilingual environment Module F: Discussion of learning tasks Final webinar
Location and time
The introductory lecture will be held on June 2, 2025, from 16:30 to 18:00 via Zoom.
The concluding seminar will take place on August 27, 2025, from 16:30 to 18:00 via Zoom.https://tuni.zoom.us/j/8336526142
Exam schedules
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Assessment methods and criteria
Successful completion of learning tasks related to the course and active participation in online activities.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Participation in the course's introductory and concluding webinars, as well as the successful completion of the assigned tasks within the given timeframe.
Learning materials
The learning materials and literature are available in the Moodle learning environment.
Student workload
27 hours per credit.
Content scheduling
Introductory Lecture: June 2, 2025, 16:30 - 18:00 via Zoom https://tuni.zoom.us/j/8336526142
Module A: Diversity in Me and Changing Cultures (June 3 - 15, 2025)
Module B: People Meet - How Cultures are Visible (June 16 - 29, 2025)
Module C: Integration into a New Community (June 30 - July 13, 2025)
Module D: Guidance on Cultural Diversity (July 14 - 27, 2025)
Module E: Teaching and Guidance Work in a Multilingual Environment (July 28 - August 10, 2025)
Module F: Discussion on Learning Tasks (August 17 - 25, 2025)
Concluding Seminar: August 27, 2025, 16:30 - 18:00 via Zoom https://tuni.zoom.us/j/8336526142
Completion alternatives
A student can complete the course for either 3 credits or 5 credits.
Practical training and working life cooperation
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International connections
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