Qualifications and Training for Teachers in Education Sciences
Class teachers in years 1-6 must hold a Master's degree in education sciences, while subject teachers in classes 7-9 and beyond need 300-350 ECTS credits. Academic disciplines cover methodological studies, pedagogical training, communication, and personalized study plans. Teacher education also includes practical training in teacher training schools, supervised by both university lecturers and school supervisors to apply theory in practice effectively.
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Class teachers are qualified to teach all subjects in years 1-6 Class teachers basic requirement is a Master s degree (300 ECT) majoring in education sciences (one credit=27 hours of work ) Subject teachers work with classes 7-9 of basic education, in upper secondary level and in vocational education Subject teachers conclude their Master s degree with 300-350 ECTS credits In addition to studies in major and minor subjects, subject teacher qualifications comprise pedagogical studies of at least 60 ECTS credits, including teaching practice.
Academic disciplines Research Studies consisting of methodological studies including a BA thesis and an MA thesis Pedagogical studies: obligatory for all teachers and include teaching practice Communication, language and ICT studies A personal study plan Optional studies Silta
Every university organizing teacher education has a teacher training school. There are 13 teacher training schools, which are administratively part of the faculties of education. The quality of supervision in teacher training schools is considered to be as particularly high. The functional connection between teacher training schools, departments of education and other university departments Applying educational and didactic theory and know-how in practice Evaluation of teaching practice and supervision Schools operations are governed and financed by the Ministry of Education.
Theoretical aspects integrate with practice during the studies at all stages. In teaching practice there are four participants whose interaction with each other plays an important role student teacher him/herself peer student teachers supervisor from the university (university lecturer) supervisor at the school where teaching practice takes place The aim of the dialogue between these participants is to help the student teacher to conceptualize, to develop ones meta-cognitive skills and to apply theory in practice. Esikatselukuva albumille: Norssin pauml;ivauml; 02.10.2004
MA 300 ects Training periods in Teacher Training School & other schools 25 ects Studies Practicum I 5 ects Orientation practice Minor practice Bachelor degree 180 ects Practicum II 5 ects Practicum III 6 ects Field practice Master degree 120 ects Final 9 ects Major practice
Subject teacher MA 300-350 ects Educational studies Subject studies Teacher Training School & other schools 20 ects Orientation practice Minor practice Major practice Subject department(s) 240 ects Department of Teacher Education 40 ects Major Subjects 180 ects Minor subjects 25-60 ects General Studies Didactics/Pedagogy Seminars Research
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