Introduction of VET Teacher’s Profession
Course code
KAV6508.HR
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Sissejuhatus kutseõpetaja kutsesse
Course title in English
Introduction of VET Teacher’s Profession
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
The objective of the course is to support the development of a VET teacher with self-analysis skills to fulfil the role of a vocational teacher, to create the opportunity to develop skills to take into account the developmental needs and particularities of students, to cooperate, to solve problems, to work in a team and to be able to advise and support colleagues in their work.
Brief description of the course
Qualifications, tasks and role of a VET teacher, including the role of the VET as a supervisor, advisor and colleague. Professional standard of VET teachers and other standards that regulate the competence of a VET teacher. Reflection and professional self-development; shaping, managing and championing the reputation of vocational training. Teamwork and networking in vocational education. Supporting colleagues.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- understands their role as a VET teacher and plans further professional development;
- analyses themselves according to the VET teacher professional standard and other standards regulating the work of a VET teacher;
- reflects on their professionalism according to the need to plan further development;
- understands their role in professionally supporting and advising colleagues;
- is prepared to cooperate with social partners based on the needs of the learning and educational process.
- understands their role as a VET teacher and plans further professional development;
- analyses themselves according to the VET teacher professional standard and other standards regulating the work of a VET teacher;
- reflects on their professionalism according to the need to plan further development;
- understands their role in professionally supporting and advising colleagues;
- is prepared to cooperate with social partners based on the needs of the learning and educational process.
Teacher
Meidi Sirk
The course is a prerequisite
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