Study programme code

HRKPB

Head of the Study Programme

Meidi Sirk

MER study programme code

00000

version code

HRKPB/27-o

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Kutsepedagoogika

study programme title in Engl.

Vocational Pedagogy

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Vocational secondary education, vocational education based on secondary education or equivalent qualification, show more...
in the case of secondary education, work experience as a vocational teacher or a professional certificate.
Estonian language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Entrance exam.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the curriculum is to create the prerequisites for the development of the competencies necessary for the work of a vocational teacher, show more...
to support readiness for professional development in the context of lifelong learning, and to contribute to the development of vocational education in the changing educational situation both in the educational institution and in society.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- understands the basic concepts and theories, development trends and current problems of educational sciences and vocational pedagogy, show more...
distinguishing facts from opinions in both national and international contexts;
- plans the vocational training process in an evidence-based manner based on study organization documents, learners, developments in the field of specialization and sustainability principles;
- conducts purposeful vocational training by creating a safe and technology-rich learning environment that supports learning and the holistic development of the learner;
- conducts collaborative interdisciplinary research related to vocational education problems to find innovative solutions, applying purposeful research methods and principles of research ethics;
- plans their professional development purposefully in the context of lifelong learning and a changing society, taking into account their own development needs and factors affecting physical and mental health;
- expresses its willingness to participate in civil society and the promotion of vocational education while adhering to the principles of sustainability and professional ethics, as well as universal human values.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, a student must complete the curriculum to the specified extent, show more...
including completing all mandatory subjects and passing the bachelor's exam. A student who has not graduated from a school where the language of instruction is Estonian or has partially graduated from a school where the language of instruction is Estonian must acquire Estonian language skills at level C1.