Study programme code

LTLOM.LT

Study programme administrator

Erkki Soika

MER study programme code

version code

LTLOM/27

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Loodusteaduste õpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Science 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

Access conditions

Admission requires a bachelor’s degree, a professional higher education diploma, show more...
or an equivalent level of qualification. Preference is given to candidates with prior education in biology, physics, geography/geoecology, or chemistry.
Admission exam.
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.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the Master’s programme in Science Teacher 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

- applies principles of educational psychology, general didactics, show more...
and subject didactics in the planning, implementation, and analysis of the teaching–learning process, taking into account learners’ development, individual characteristics, and needs;
- plans and implements the learning process in a value-based and ethical manner, integrating subject knowledge, didactic approaches, and the development of general competences, while supporting deep learning, learner engagement, and well-being;
- reflects on teaching and adapts the learning environment, learning content, and tasks by applying differentiation, principles of inclusive education, and digital technological solutions to support the learning and development of all learners;
- uses formative assessment and learning-supportive feedback to monitor students’ understanding and to adapt the teaching–learning process;
- takes care of their own well-being, uses an inquiry-based and research-informed approach for the continuous development and improvement of teaching, collaborates with various stakeholders, and contributes to learning communities;
- possesses in-depth subject knowledge in the field of natural sciences and plans, implements, and analyzes the learning process in natural science subjects using modern methodologies and an evidence-based approach.

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.
In the chosen speciality, all subject areas that are valid in the minor field of study on the basis of the national curriculum, must be acquired.

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.