Study programme code

MLFOM.LT

Study programme administrator

Erkki Soika

MER study programme code

1659

version code

MLFOM/10.LT

School / college

LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health

Study programme title in Est.

Füüsikaõpetaja

study programme title in Engl.

Teacher of Physics

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

Bachelor´s Degree, Diploma of Professional Higher Education or a corresponding qualification in Physics, show more...
or Physics passed as a subsidiary (minor) subject in the minimum amount of 45 ECTS.

Degrees conferred

haridusteaduse magister

Study programme aims and objectives

To promote the development of a scientifically based and exploratory approach to the teaching job and of the preparedness for constant professional self-education; show more...

To promote the development of the teaching competencies required for the induction year and for working as a teacher of Physics;
To promote the shaping of the competencies required of a primary or secondary school teacher of Physics, who has a high level of environmental awareness and an integrative grasp of science.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- knows the basic concepts, theories and research methods of general, show more...
field and subject didactics, distinguishes among different educational paradigms and is able to critically assess the possibilities of their application
- acts according to professional and ethical standards, participates in civil society
- is capable of planning and management of the teaching process, design of the learning environment, guiding the learning process and supporting learning motivation
- is capable of teamwork, also as head of the team involving different partners, such as learners, colleagues, other participants in the educational system
- is able to use different teaching and scientific methods as well as educational technology tools in teaching and learning Physics, in analysis and design of the learning environment and in evaluation of the learners' development, knows different methods for passing on knowledge
- knows how to integrate different Physics topics with other subjects taught at schools of general education, is able to find associations of fresh expertise with school curriculum and the topics taught as well as with everyday life

Graduation requirements

In order to complete the curriculum, the student has to complete the curriculum in the given workload and also pass obligatory courses, show more...
final thesis, etc.