Course content

The course deals with vocational depth within one's own field of study with a focus on work and development processes in one's own profession. Further development of the subject area on the basis of experience, technological development and research and interdisciplinary cooperation with relevant parties in vocational education. The course also covers professional strategies for differentiated instruction based on the needs of pupils and apprentices in vocational education.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of governing documents and applicable legislation relevant to professional practice in his/her own vocational field
• has in-depth knowledge of professional practice, tools and digital tools and relevant work processes in their own profession within various industries
• has knowledge of planning, justifying vocational training adapted to the individual's learning needs and training plans in their own profession
• has knowledge of national and international research and development work relevant to the vocational field and is able to update his/her knowledge within the subject area
• has knowledge of learning communities and differentiated instruction through cooperation with various actors in vocational education and training

Skills

The student

• can plan and carry out systematic development work in vocational subjects, use experience, professional literature and relevant research to stay updated in their own profession
• can apply advanced work processes, related to their own profession in accordance with governing documents and applicable legislation
• can adapt teaching and training based on the needs of pupils and apprentices in their own vocational field
• can build good relationships and create constructive inclusive learning environments 
• can contribute and facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation in schools and companies/enterprises

General competence

The student

• can exchange views and experiences with others with backgrounds in their own field nationally and internationally, and contribute to the development of good practice
• can, through professional insight, commitment and communication skills, motivate for the pupils/apprentices' learning, professional pride and professional identity
• can facilitate cooperation on change and development processes with relevant parties in vocational education and training
• has the ability to reflect on their own practice as a vocational teacher and has the will and capacity to change practice as a result of supervision
• Can guide the pupils to make conscious educational choices in different vocational subject areas and facilitate the vocational competence of the future

Learning methods and activities

The course includes teaching, excursions and other learning activities at gatherings, and digital learning activities between the sessions. There are mandatory work requirements in the course and self-work and group work are scheduled between the sessions. Guidance is offered in connection with and between the gatherings.

Obligatory activities

80% compulsory attendance at the gatherings and defined learning activities between the sessions.

2-3 work requirements.

The assignments are assessed as approved/not approved. All coursework requirements must be approved in order to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• 80% participation at gatherings and at predefined learning activities
• Defined work requirements

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the vocational teacher education - bachelor's programme.

Must have passed YFL1010, YFL1000. YFL1020 and YFL4306 from the first year of study to start on this course.