Study programme code

GRKOM

Study programme administrator

Merilyn Meristo

MER study programme code

0

version code

GRKOM/26.HT

School / college

HT - School of Humanities

Study programme title in Est.

võõrkeeleõpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Teacher of Foreign Languages

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Master's studies

ECTS credits

120

Study domain

Education

Study programme group

teacher training and educational science

Study programme subgroup

Teacher training with subject specialisation

Nominal study period (in semesters)

4

Access conditions

For one language teacher major:
1) Bachelor´s Degree, Diploma of Professional Higher Education or a corresponding qualification show more...

2) Language level at the chosen major at least B2 (English and Russian C1)
3) Admission exam.

For two languages teacher major:
1) Bachelor´s Degree, Diploma of Professional Higher Education or a corresponding qualification
2) First language of the chosen major at least B2 (English and Russian C1) and second language at least B1 (English and Russian C1).
3) Admission exam

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the Master's programme is to develop graduates’ competence to work as reflective teachers who continuously develop their professional practice, show more...
possessing in-depth knowledge of their subject and subject didactics, pedagogy, and educational psychology, as well as the skills and attitudes needed to apply what they have learned in an inclusive classroom.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- masters contemporary theories and research methods in educational sciences, educational psychology and subject didactics, and applies them when analysing learning and teaching show more...

- acts competently in the field of their chosen language, literature and culture, integrating subject-specific knowledge with pedagogical and didactic principles
- plans, leads and analyses learning and teaching processes in a learner-centred and evidence-informed manner, supporting learners’ development, motivation and autonomy, and using appropriate assessment and digital pedagogical approaches
- acts professionally in collaboration, including in teams and with various educational partners, communicating clearly and adhering to the principles of teacher ethics and relevant legislation
- takes care of their own well-being, critically reflects on their pedagogical practice and professional development, conducts research, and is prepared to continue in lifelong learning or doctoral studies

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume, show more...
which includes passing all compulsory courses and compiling and defending the Master_s thesis. For the first foreign language, a C1 level must be achieved in order to graduate, and for the second foreign language at least a B2 level is required (except for English and Russian, where a C1 level is a prerequisite already at the start of studies). Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.