Each One Teach One (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In Each One Teach One (also known as Tandem in some universities), the students teach each other their languages and culture in pairs or small groups. The course brings together students from various cultural and language backgrounds. The pairs or groups schedule their meetings independently, and each student keeps a learning diary on his/her teaching and/or learning process. It is recommended that each student acts both as a teacher and a learner, but it is also possible to participate only as a teacher or a learner. The pairs or groups are encouraged to meet in different settings and engage in various activities during the course. The students develop their skills in a given language, learn about other cultures, as well as improve their teaching and group work skills.

Content (course unit)

The students
- plan their meetings
- meet 10-15 times (1-2 hours at a time)
- produce a learning diary on their learning and/or teaching process and outcomes

Exam schedules

The course ends with a joint pre-Christmas party (date and place given later).

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on the learning diary about the students' teaching and/or learning process.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

The pairs or groups schedule their meetings independently, and they are encouraged to meet in different settings and engage in various activities during the course.

Student workload

Independent work: 54 h

Content scheduling

The course can be taken at any time, but it is recommended to complete it within one academic term.

International connections

The course brings together students from various cultural and language backgrounds.

Further information

The students are encouraged to find suitable partners or small groups (max. 6 people) by themselves. However, after the enrolment, which must be done via the separate enrolment form (https://lomake.tamk.fi/v3/lomakkeet/19266/lomake.html, fill in the form before 30.8.2015), the teacher of the course will give every student recommendations for suitable pairs or groups. Please note that sometimes it is not possible to offer every student a suitable pair or group (for example due to the lack of students teaching a given language). All students accepted for the course will receive information by email on 1.9.2015 at the latest, and they should attend the kick-off info on 3.9.2015 at 16:15 in R1-01 auditorium (Kuntokatu 4).

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

To pass the course, the students write a preliminary plan, meet with their pair/group at least 10 times and keep a learning diary in the course blog (write a post per each meeting), and let the coordinator(s) know when they have finished their course.