Study programme code

HRPB

Head of the Study Programme

Terje Väljataga

MER study programme code

000000000

version code

HRPB/27

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Pedagoogika

study programme title in Engl.

Education

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

Education science

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Upper secondary school leaving certificate, vocational upper secondary education certificate, or an equivalent qualification. show more...

Estonian language state examination or Estonian as a second language state examination.
Entrance examination.
Estonian language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the curriculum is to prepare future teachers who possess subject-specific knowledge, show more...
understand learners holistically, are equipped to support their development, and act ethically and in a research-informed manner in a changing world, while valuing mutual respect, openness and lifelong learning.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- demonstrates knowledge of pedagogy and psychology, distinguishes facts from opinions, and explains them appropriately to different target audiences; show more...

- demonstrates subject-specific and general pedagogical knowledge and applies this knowledge to support students in learning across multiple subjects;
- applies a range of approaches, including technological solutions, to develop students' learning skills, social-emotional competence and creativity, taking into account individual learner characteristics and needs;
- considers and analyses the impact of their own actions and attitudes on learners, the school and the wider environment, with a focus on sustainability;
- sets personal learning goals, analyses their professional development and consciously plans their future learning and career path while maintaining their physical and mental well-being;
- works independently and collaboratively, critically analyses challenges related to the field of education, and addresses them through innovative and research-informed approaches;
- applies an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning, including the development of their own professional practice.

Graduation requirements

To complete the curriculum, students must fulfil the prescribed credit requirements, show more...
including successfully completing all compulsory courses and passing the Bachelor's examination.
Students who have not graduated from a school where Estonian was the language of instruction, or who have graduated from a school where Estonian was only partially the language of instruction, must attain Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.