Reforming Music Education (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to respond to the changing demands of music pedagogy and to the demands of entrepreneurship and to evaluate their skills in the international context. He is able to innovatively develop his / her teaching work as required by the changes of the field and to create new pedagogical and cross-sectoral activities.

Content (course unit)

Topics to consider:
Music and music education as a part of society
Use of information and communication technology in music education
Considering multiculturalism in teaching
Different learners and learning environments
Different working relationships and entrepreneurship in the music industry

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved grades require an active focus on the content of the courses and the ability to reflect and evaluate the contents of the course critically and comprehensively. The grade is accepted when all the required areas for completing it have been successfully completed.

Location and time

19.1. klo 12.30–18.00 C4-04a ja P2-07
20.1. klo 10.00–13.00 C4-04a
9.2. klo 16.45–20.00 P2-07
10.2. klo 10.00–15.00 C4-04a
22.3. klo 15.00–18.15 P2-02
23.3. klo 11.45–15.00 P2-02

Osa opetuksesta on verkko-opetusta, ja aikataulu sovitaan opettajan kanssa.

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation of the course is based on participation in lectures, acceptable implementation of preliminary assignments and participation in discussion of topics in meetings.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Teaching discussions, assignments, acquaintance with literature, group work.

Learning materials

To be agreed separately with the teacher.

Student workload

The total student workload is 135 h.

Completion alternatives

AHOT-menettely

International connections

Some of the learning material is international.