Study programme code

HRKLI

Head of the Study Programme

Inge Timoštšuk

MER study programme code

version code

HRKLI/27

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Klassiõpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Primary School Teacher

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Integrated BA and MA studies

ECTS credits

300

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training without subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

10

Access conditions

A secondary school certificate, a certificate of completion of vocational secondary education, show more...
or an equivalent qualification. Estonian proficiency of at least B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Entrance examination.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister (klassiõpetaja)

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the integrated Primary School Teacher curriculum is a professional who applies research-based skills when working in school stages I and II, show more...
and teaches a subject in their chosen minor through stage III. Graduates approach teaching with a sense of social responsibility. They are prepared for continuous professional development, including further study at doctoral level.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- has theoretical and evidence-based knowledge of child development, show more...
learning and the subjects taught, and applies it to support students with different abilities, personality traits and backgrounds, distinguishing facts from opinions and making data-informed decisions;
- responsibly, creatively and ethically leads and guides the learning process in school stages I and II and, in the chosen minor, through the end of basic school, applying pedagogical principles that support learning and using subject-based, integrated and technology-enhanced teaching strategies;
- creates and maintains a safe and inclusive learning environment that supports student motivation and active learning and values collaboration, initiative, responsibility, creativity and sustainability;
- collaborates with students, colleagues, parents and other education partners, adapting communication to the audience and supporting students’ holistic development and well-being;
- applies acquired knowledge and skills safely and ethically, including with various digital and technical tools, recognising their impact on learning and teaching;
- consciously shapes their learning and career path by planning, analysing and reflecting on professional development as an educator, and coping with stressful situations and factors affecting physical and mental health;
- participates in development and research activities in education and is prepared to continue doctoral studies.

Graduation requirements

Students must complete the curriculum in full, including all compulsory courses, and write and defend a master’s thesis. show more...

During their studies, students must complete at least one course taught in a foreign language.
Students who have not graduated from a school where Estonian was the language of instruction, or where Estonian was only partially the language of instruction, must attain C1-level Estonian proficiency.
Students must attain B2-level English proficiency under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.