Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course the teacher student is able to
- Apply pedagogical methods suitable for their teaching and vocational field in their teaching and guidance
- Use diverse teaching and guidance methods purposefully
- Use an interactive and guiding manner when activating learners and supporting communal learning
- Use educational technology purposefully
- Support and guide learners towards continuous learning and recognizing career opportunities.

Content (course unit)

During the course, we will seek to answer the following questions:
- How are pedagogical models, as well as teaching and guidance methods, applied in the work of a vocational teacher?
- What kinds of methods can be used to activate learners and to support interaction and communal learning?
- What kinds of pedagogical methods can be used in different learning environments?
- How can educational technology be used to support learning?
- What is the role of a vocational teacher when it comes to guiding towards continuous learning?

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The criteria for passing

Knowing

Structuring the relationships between the phenomena and concepts covered during the course. Applying, explaining, comparing, and analysing contents from the viewpoint of a vocational teacher.

The teacher student
-knows the most important pedagogical models
- knows several teaching and guidance methods
- is able to describe the importance of supporting interaction and guidance in the work of a vocational educator
- describes and explains the role of the vocational teacher in the support of continuous education and career opportunities.


Doing:
Being able to plan and choose suitable methods for their work and justify their choices as a vocational teacher. Applying the theory taught in the course when solving challenges and using the possibilities offered by the theory base in their work.

The teacher student

- plans their teaching by applying pedagogical models
- chooses suitable and diverse teaching and guidance methods for their teaching and vocational field, and gives justification for their choices
- considers interaction and the support for communal learning as well as the choices regarding educational technology.

Developing as a teacher

Giving and receiving active and constructive feedback. Evaluating issues from their own and their community’s viewpoints. Collaborating responsibly and being ready to develop communication skills. Recognising and following the ethical principles of a teacher’s work. Describing and evaluating the economical and wellbeing promoting impact of their actions.

The teacher student

-gives constructive feedback on the pedagogical design and diverse use of teaching methods
-examines and evaluates their own competences and vocational development in using pedagogical models and methods
-collaborates responsibly and is ready to develop their interaction skills.

Location and time

Autumn 1st period 1.8.–22.10.2023

Exam schedules

No exams.

Assessment methods and criteria

- The approved assessment of the course requires the achievement of the course's learning objectives.
- Peer assessment and self-assessment are used in the assessment of learning and guiding feedback.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

- Flipped Learning
- small group collaboration
- individual work
- online workshops
- peer learning

Learning materials

Will be given on the Moodle platform of the course.

Link to Moodle: https://moodle.tuni.fi/course/view.php?id=36299
Moodle opens on 2.8.2023.

Student workload

Meetings and workshops are scheduled for period 1/23. Each workshop deals with one of the themes of the course. All meetings will be held online.

Moodle opens: Wed 2.8.2023

Kick-off webinar: Wed 9.8.2023 at 16:30 - 18:30

Workshops
Thu 17.8.2023 at 16.30 - 19.30
Thu 31.8.2023 at 16.30 - 19.30
Thu 14.9.2023 at 16.30 - 19.30

Teaching method demonstrations will be held in the last workshop:
Thu 5.10.2023 at 16.15 - 20.00

Content scheduling

Also get acquainted with the competence objectives of the course found in the information in the course.

Completion alternatives

Acquiring competencies by working as a teacher and applying for accreditation in an individually agreed manner.
Applying for accreditation based on prior studies or competencies (AHOT).

Practical training and working life cooperation

It is recommended to complete the course before or during the teaching practice.

International connections

5 cr nominally means 5 cr x 27 h / cr = 135 h working time of a teacher student.

Further information

Competence is demonstrated by presenting a description of the pedagogically justified and versatile utilization of teaching methods in the planning and / or implementation of the course. In the description, the teacher student takes into account the teaching methods, the aspects of supporting interaction and inclusion, the utilization of educational technology and assessment.