Study programme code

KAKPM.HR

Study programme administrator

Reeli Liivik

MER study programme code

135197

version code

KAKPM/20.HR

School / college

HR - School of Educational Sciences

Study programme title in Est.

Kutseõpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Vocational Teacher

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

Nominaalaja lisasemestreid

2

Access conditions

Bachelor´s degree or equivalent qualification in a field taught show more...
in a vocational education institution or applied higher education institution or higher education in another field and vocational education.
Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The minimum level of proficiency of the English language at B1 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Entrance examination.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister

Study programme aims and objectives

- to create opportunities for acquiring comprehensive academic education and the competences required for working as a vocational teacher; show more...

- to develop an understanding of the functions of vocational education in the society;
- to support the development of preparedness for life-long learning, including the continuation of studies on the doctoral level;
- to develop the competencies for creating a learning environment which supports development.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- understands the key terms, theories and research methods in educational science, vocational education and didactics show more...

- critically evaluates different educational paradigms and their application possibilities in creating a learning environment
- establishes interdisciplinary links between pedagogic and specialty-based knowledge
- analyses pedagogic processes and the factors affecting these processes from the viewpoint of the comprehensive development needs of the learner
- analyses and plans own self-improvement based on vocational teachers‘ professionals doings
- demonstrates through independent research his/her in-depth knowledge in the field of educational science and teacher training both in Estonian and in a foreign language
- is prepared to work as a vocational teacher and to participate in the civil society by following ethical principles
- understands the links between vocational education, the society and the economy on the national and international level

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. During the studies, students are required to pass at least one course which uses a foreign language as the language of instruction. 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.