Study programme code
MLLOM.LT
Study programme administrator
Erkki Soika
MER study programme code
126197
School / college
LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health
Study programme title in Est.
Põhikooli loodus- ja täppisteaduslike ainete õpetaja
study programme title in Engl.
Teacher of natural and exact sciences in Basic School
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Master's studies
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 or an equivalent qualification that includes training at the level of higher education, show more...
which corresponds to at least 40 ECTS in the main speciality selected (in mathematics/physics at least 15 ECTS in mathematics and at least 15 ECTS in physics; in chemistry/biology at least 15 ECTS in chemistry and at least 15 ECTS in biology). If this requirement has not been met, compensatory courses required by the coordinator of the curriculum shall be passed to complement the student's knowledge of the speciality.
Entrance examination contains professional suitability interview. Degrees conferred
haridusteaduse magister
Study programme aims and objectives
The objective of the curriculum is to facilitate the development of competent, show more...
learner-centred basic-school teachers of mathematics and physics or chemistry and biology, who are able to create an innovative and motivating learning environment by integrating modern information and communication technology in the learning process. Furthermore,
to provide comprehensive academic education in the field of pedagogy and teacher training in mathematics and physics or chemistry and biology; ability to work as a teacher of mathematics and physics or chemistry and biology in basic schools;
to support science- and inquiry-based approach in teaching and readiness for continued professional development;
to facilitate the development of awareness of connections between speciality studies and school practice;
to facilitate the use of ICT in teaching and the development of skills and knowledge of educational technology. Learning outcomes of the study programme
- Is familiar with the basic concepts, theories and research methods of pedagogy, educational psychology and subject didactics show more...
- Is able to differentiate between educational paradigms and to critically assess their application potential
- Is aware of interdisciplinary relations between knowledge of pedagogy, psychology and the area of speciality
- Is able to draw parallels between school practice and the rest of university studies
- Is able to find, critically evaluate and use information in an expert manner, to demonstrate through independent research his/her in-depth knowledge of pedagogy and subject didactics in both Estonian and a foreign language important for the speciality
- Is willing to participate in the civil society and to uphold ethical principles
- Is able to work part of or as a leader of a team involving different parties – learners, colleagues and other partners in the education system
- Is able to use various learning and scientific methodology, educational technology in teaching/learning mathematics and physics or chemistry and biology, analysing and designing the learning environment and in evaluating the development of learners
- Is able to use information and communication technology in teaching mathematics and physics or chemistry and biology, in analysing and designing the learning environment
- Is able to integrate various topics in natural and exact sciences with other subjects taught in general education schools, associate new speciality-related knowledge with the curriculum and the topics addressed in general education schools as well as with everyday life Graduation requirements
To complete the curriculum the student shall cover the pre-determined scope of the curriculum, show more...
including a pass in compulsory subjects, preparation and public examination of Master's thesis. As a prerequisite for graduation the curriculum establishes a B2-level command of one foreign language on the basis of the European Language Portfolio and C1-level command of Estonian for students with Russian-language pre-university education.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
teacher training courses
30.0
subject-specific didactics
21.0
