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.
The online course '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.
The target audience for this education includes instrument and vocal teachers, individuals contemplating teaching, exchange students, and other music students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The student recognizes pedagogical interaction phenomena. They familiarize themselves with various environments of instrumental and vocal instruction.
Students understand perspectives related to encountering and teaching learners of different ages and diversities.
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:
