1. Guided teaching practice in Rauman normaalikoulu
2016

2. Pedagogically minded teachers for the future needs
The aims for students in teacher education are to become independent and responsible teachers and learn self-development, become increasingly proficient in their own subject and learn to develop their work community in cooperation with other members of teaching staff. The students should become research orientated in their work and be able to solve problems independently. They should have the capacity to utilize the most recent research in the fields of education and the subjects taught.
(The Ministry of Education)

3. AO1 (4 ECTS): Welcome to school! First steps as a teacher
Aims:
Understand the role of the school as a learning environment providing basic education
To become familiarized with the tasks and responsibilities related to various issues in the everyday life of schools
Getting to know and use methods for observing the pupils’ skills and behavior
Develop skills in planning learning activities for a particular age group

4. orientation portfolio tutorials group observations feedback seminar
 AO1
university
school
orientation 2h
10h
portfolio
tutorials 4h
group observations
feedback seminar

5. The trainees observe 26 lessons
plan (20h) and teach 10 learning activities
(a full lesson or an activity)
keep a pedagogical diary and write a portfolio (15h)
take part in other school activities (6h)
give and get peer assessment

6. AO2 (8 ECTS): Basic skills and methods needed in teaching different school subjects
Aims:
Develop skills for planning a learning environment taking into account the curriculum, methods and pupils’ needs: making period plans and lesson plans with concrete aims
Practice using different teaching methods and approaches
Conduct pupil assessment
Develop skills in giving and using given feedback for developing one’s own teaching skills and teacher identity
Become aware of one’s own idea of teaching and learning pedagogy

7. tutorials in specific subjects and in the class
 AO2
university
school
orientation 6h
tutorials in specific subjects and in the class
16h
portfolio + feedback 2h

8. The trainees 97h of work in a group of three trainees
observe 28 lessons
plan 8 periods of 6 lessons in 8 subjects (Finnish, Math, Science, Religion/History, PE, Music, Visual Arts and Crafts)
plan and teach 32 lessons
assist 16 lessons
keep a pedagogical diary and write a portfolio
take part in other school activities (10h)
give and get peer assessment
97h of work in a group of three trainees

9. SO1 (6 ECTS): Responsibilities of a full-time teacher in the class – teaching and upbringing
Aims
Learning about skills for taking the control of a pupils’ study week, acting as a colleague and being a member of a multi professional team at school
Developing skills for mediating with homes and taking into account pupils’ individual needs
Guiding the pupils in self-assessment and reflection
Planning and executing pupil assessment

10. orientation tutorials portfolio lecture feedback SO1 university school 2h
tutorials 5h
portfolio lecture
feedback 3h

11. The trainees observe and assist 20 lessons plan and teach 18 lessons
keep a pedagogical diary and make a portfolio
take part in other school work (10h)
give and get peer assessment
100h of individual work

12. SO2 (8 ECTS): Teacher who has got a vision of the future and knows how to do research – a pedagogical professional who can also see the big picture in education
Aims:
Further developing the skills for planning a learning environment which also focuses on one key educational element besides the subject content aims
Gain knowledge in understanding the importance of the role of a teacher in the classroom
Gain knowledge in understanding the future needs of the pupils and ability to direct the teaching towards that way in accordance of the curricula
Acknowledges the learning path for the pupil and supports that in the best possible way in cooperation with the multi professional team at school

13. orientation didactics seminar tutorials feedback + portfolio
 SO2
university
school
orientation 2h
didactics seminar 6h
tutorials
4-6h 5h
feedback + portfolio

14. The trainees observe 20 lessons
plan 2 separate period plans of 10 lessons or a combination of 20 lessons
plan and teach 20 lessons
keep a pedagogical diary and make a portfolio take part in other school work (10h)
are assessed by the peer students
h of individual work

15. Optional training
Organized by the trainee in cooperation with the university
SO3 (5 ECTS) Teaching/researching in diverse environments
SO3a
A teaching or research period at school
SO3b
Further knowledge of teaching either in kindergarten, on a camp, multicultural class, cultural institute or school/class in special learning approach
SO3c
Work experience as a teacher or a school
assistant for months