The Insightful Music Teacher

This online course of music pedagogy provides the learner with an understanding of learning and teaching music. It is aimed at teachers, those considering teaching, and individuals already studying music and/or instrument or vocal pedagogy.

Time
Non stop -online course
Duration
5 ECTS
Location
Online course
Price
180,00 € + vat 25,50 %
(225,90 € inc. vat)
Registration
There is continuous enrollment for the training program.

The online course in music pedagogy 'The Insightful Music Teacher' is based on the content covered during the first-year pedagogical studies of the instrument and vocal teacher major at Metropolia Music Degree. To complete the course, previous pedagogical expertise is not required, but professional experience or several years of practicing playing an instrument or singing is a prerequisite for some modules.

When you purchase this course, you receive 12 months of access. This means you have one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Take advantage of this time to learn and grow at your own pace!

Is this course suitable for me?

The target audience for this education includes instrument and vocal teachers, individuals contemplating teaching, exchange students, and other music students.

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate. This certificate can be used to apply for credit transfer at their own higher education institution.

Tools used in this online course

The course is conducted as a Non stop -online course. We use a customized Moodle platform, so training materials are easily accessible on any mobile device, but larger screens, such as those of tablets or laptops make submitting assignments easier.

The course consists of video and text materials and assignments. The assignments require submitting text or video. Once you have finished reviewing the module materials you can optionally mark them as completed with your own tracking note, making it easier to monitor your progress.

Study at your own pace!

You only need a computer or mobile device with a good internet connection. The training is a Non stop implementation, so you can complete it flexibly anytime and anywhere.

When you purchase this course, you receive 12 months of access. This means you have one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Take advantage of this time to learn and grow at your own pace!

Benefits

Reflection and Professional Expertise

After completing the course, the student can reflect on their music pedagogical learning and construct their professional expertise. They identify their own strengths as well as factors influencing their musical path and learning.

Pedagogical Interaction Phenomena

The student recognizes pedagogical interaction phenomena. They familiarize themselves with various environments of instrumental and vocal instruction.

Diverse Perspectives on Teaching

Students understand perspectives related to encountering and teaching learners of different ages and diversities.

Detailed content of the course

You will gain access to an online course platform where all materials are immediately available, allowing you to study at your own pace. You can start the training right after accessing the course platform. The estimated completion time for mandatory modules is 135 hours, including watching course videos, exploring additional materials, and completing assignments. The course platform will be accessible for one year from your first login.

The course contains 14 modules with video and text materials and assignments. To complete the course (5 ects), an approved performance from each module is required. Each assignment and the course are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

The modules cover the following content:

  • reflection on one's own pedagogical path
  • values, virtues and strengths
  • positive pedagogy, and supporting the strengths of the learner
  • teacher ethics and emotional skills
  • observation
  • competencies and work field
  • encountering learners of different ages and diversities
  • tools of music teaching
  • planning teaching
  • basic knowledge of teaching one's own instrument.

Trainers

Susanna
Mesiä
Dr. Susanna Mesiä teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Her doctoral dissertation in 2019 explored the professional development and pedagogical perspective of Nordic higher education instructors in pop/jazz vocal training. Beyond academia, she contributes to the entrepreneurial ecosystem through her involvement with Metropolia's business incubator Turbine.

Registration

There is continuous enrollment for the training program.
Starts 16 Sep 2024
180,00 € + vat 25,50 %
(225,90 € inc. vat)

Contact information

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