School on a scientific basis - music teachers

The course covers the following:

• scientific and epistemological perspectives in national and international research on teaching and learning in schools,
• qualitative and quantitative research methods and their application in various music teaching contexts and in music education research,
• conditions within the subject of music for the development of teaching and learning based on scientific principles,
• opportunities and limitations of different research methods,
• various examples of music education research problems and research designs, along with their scientific and epistemological foundations, and
• students' own music education research problems as preparation for their upcoming degree projects.

The course is based on varied working methods which require students take an active role, for instance in exercises, group discussions, and seminars.

Progressive specialisation: A1F (has second‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: Registered for Teachers' professional leadership 2 - Music teachers, 7.5 ECTS credits, and completed Teachers' pedagogical approach 1 - Music teachers, 7.5 ECTS credits, Teachers' pedagogical approach 2 - Music teachers, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Teachers' professional leadership 1 - Music teachers, 7.5 ECTS credits, plus at least 120 ECTS credits of subject studies, or equivalent

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Music Teacher Education Programme (studied during year 5)