Curricula

Degree Programme in Dance Teacher Education (240 cr)

Study year		1A	1S	2A	2S	3A	3S	4A	4S	cr
Basic and professional studies										185
The aim of basic studies is to provide the student with a comprehensive overall view of the position and significance of the field concerned within society and working life and in an international perspective, to familiarise the student with the general theoretical basis of the field and with communications, and to provide the student with the sufficient language proficiency necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The aim of professional studies is to familiarise the student with the main problems and applications in the professional field concerned and their scientific or artistic basis in order to allow the student to work independently in the field in either expert duties or development work, or as entrepreneur. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The aim of basic studies is to provide the student with a comprehensive overall view of the position and significance of the field concerned within society and working life and in an international perspective, to familiarise the student with the general theoretical basis of the field and with communications, and to provide the student with the sufficient language proficiency necessary for practising the profession and for further professional development. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The aim of professional studies is to familiarise the student with the main problems and applications in the professional field concerned and their scientific or artistic basis in order to allow the student to work independently in the field in either expert duties or development work, or as entrepreneur. (Vararehtorin päätös 24.2.2014 § 16)
Not applicable										26
Show/hide description The studies in the competence module are compulsory for both day and blended students. The student uses the interaction and communication skills required in working life and has language skills in accordance with Section 8 of the Decree on Universities of Applied Sciences 352/2003. Student works and interacts responsibly and develop learning and working life skills. Student organise and plan the course of studies and professional career both in order to graduate into a profession and find employment in positions corresponding to their profession. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
YY00DU47	Digital and IT skills	3								3
YY00DU52	English for Working Life		3							3
YY00DU46	Professional Development and Working Life Skills	2		1		1		1		5
YY00DU50	Finnish Communication Skills for Working Life		3							3
YY00DU54	Let's Innovate Together		3							3
YY00DU59	Entrepreneurship					3				3
YY00DU51	Swedish for Working Life				3					3
AT00DW50	Teacher's Interaction Skills	3								3
Profile Studies in Dance and Pedagogy										60
Show/hide description Studies for day students: AT00EN84 Basics of Show Dance and Pedagogy 20 ECTS, AT00EN85 Special Competence of Show Dance and Pedagogy 20 ECTS AND AT00EN86 Deepened Competence of Show Dance and Pedagogy 20 ECTS. Courses for blended students AT00EJ02 Basic Dance Competence of Specialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ03 Advanced Competence in the Specialisation Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ04 Deepened Competence in Dance of Specialisation Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ07 Teaching Basic Competence in Specialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ06 Teaching Advanced Competence in Spesialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS AND AT00EJ05 Teaching Deepened Competence in Specialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS. Students can demonstrate the acquired competence through the recognition procedure (HOT). The student starts the HOT process by discussing with the tutor teacher or the head of degree programme in dance teacher education and preparing a HOT application in Peppi. The student is familiar with the culture of his/her specialization dance genre. The student develops and deepens competency in dance. The student works in pedagogical interaction situations. The student utilises professional pedagogical competence in dance and teaching situations. Student works responsibly in developing their professional skills If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
Not applicable										60
Show/hide description Studies for day students: AT00EN84 Basics of Show Dance and Pedagogy 20 ECTS AT00EN85 Special Competence of Show Dance and Pedagogy 20 ECTS AT00EN86 Deepened Competence of Show Dance and Pedagogy 20 ECTS The student is familiar with show dance culture. The students dance show dance in a stylistic way and are able to analyse the special characteristics of show dance. Students act responsibly. The students utilise their professional pedagogical skills in dance and teaching situations. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00EN84	Basics of Show Dance and Pedagogy	10	10							20
AT00EN85	Special Competence in Show Dance and Pedagogy			10	10					20
AT00EN86	Deepened Competence of Show Dance and Pedagogy					10	10			20
Orientating to Specialization Dance Genre										60
Show/hide description Courses for blended students AT00EJ02 Basic Dance Competence of Specialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ03 Advanced Competence in the Specialisation Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ04 Deepened Competence in Dance of Specialisation Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ07 Teaching Basic Competence in Specialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS, AT00EJ06 Teaching Advanced Competence in Spesialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS AND AT00EJ05 Teaching Deepened Competence in Specialization Dance Genre 10 ECTS. If the student has work experience in the field of dance, the student initiates the procedure for the recognition and recognition of acquired competence (HOT) and demonstrates the competence in a separately agreed manner, for example by means of a demonstration or a test. The student is familiar with the culture of the specialization dance genre. The student dances the specialization dance genre in a manner consistent with the style of the discipline and is able to analyse the special characteristics of the specialization dance style. Students act responsibly. The students utilize their professional pedagogical skills in dance and teaching situations. The choice and completion of studies are discussed with the teacher tutor. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00EJ02	Basic Dance Competence of Specialization Dance Genre	5	5							10
AT00EJ03	Advanced Competence in the Specialisation Dance Genre			5	5					10
AT00EJ04	Deepened Competence in Dance of Specialisation Dance Genre					5	5			10
AT00EJ07	Teaching Basic Competence in Specialization Dance Genre	5	5							10
AT00EJ06	Teaching Advanced Competence in Spesialization Dance Genre			5	5					10
AT00EJ05	Teaching Deepened Competence in Specialization Dance Genre					5	5			10
Complementary Studies in Dance and Pedagogy										16
Show/hide description Day student specialising in Show Dance Compulsory courses AT00EM61 Orientation to Ballet and Pedagogy 4 ECTS, AT00EM63 Orientation to Finnish Folk Dance and Pedagogy 4 ECTS AND AT00EM62 Orientation to Finnish Social Ballroom Dance and Pedagogy 4 ECTS. Choose one or the other AT00EM65 Orientation to Contemporary Dance and Pedagogy 4 ECTS OR AT00EM59 Personal studies in dance and pedagogy 0–16 ECTS. Students specializing in Finnish Social Ballroom Dance Compulsory courses AT00EM61 Orientation to Ballet and Pedagogy 4 ECTS, AT00EM63 Orientation to Finnish Folk Dance and Pedagogy 4 ECTS AND AT00EM64 Orientation to Show Dance and Pedagogy 4 ECTS. Choose one or the other AT00EM65 Orientation to Contemporary Dance and Pedagogy 4 ECTS credits AT00EM59 Personalised Dance and Pedagogy Studies 0–16 ECTS Students specialising in other than Show Dance or Finnish Social Ballroom Dance AT00EM59 Personal Studies in Dance and Pedagogy 0–16 ECTS. These studies are EITHER selected from the curriculum of Oamk Dance Teacher Education OR The student one self prepares a proposal for the tutor teacher on how and where to complete these studies and how competence could be demonstrated and assessed. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00EM61	Orientating to Ballet and Pedagogy					4				4
AT00EM63	Orientating to Finnish Folk Dance and Pedagogy		4							4
AT00EM62	Orientating to Finnish Social Ballroom Dance and Pedagogy				4					4
AT00EM64	Orientating to Show Dance and Pedagogy								4	4
AT00EM65	Orientating to Contemporary Dance and Pedagogy								4	4
AT00EM59	Personally Specified Dance and Pedagogical Studies							4		16
Learner-Centred Dance Teaching in Different Environments										20
Show/hide description The studies in the competence module are compulsory for both day and blended students, regardless of the specialization dance genre. The student plans, implements, evaluates and develops dance teaching in a context- and target group-oriented manner. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00DW44	Elements of Dance and Pedagogy	2	3							5
AT00DN40	Music as a Tool in Teaching Dance	3								3
AT00CV99	Dance in School and Pedagogy			3						3
AT00CW11	Pedagogy of Inclusive Dance						3			3
AT00CW26	Developmental Evaluation					1	2			3
AT00DN75	Dance Contexts							3		3
Culture, Arts and Event Management										24
Show/hide description The studies in the competence module are compulsory for both day and blended students. The student works in tasks related to the organisation of works, projects, dance and/or cultural events. Planning, implementing, evaluating and developing dance works, projects, performances and events. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00DN64	Dance Event Management			1	2					3
AT00CV96	Choreographic project			4						4
AT00DN70	Choreography as a Tool for a Dance Teacher				3	2				5
AT00DW62	Pedagogical Art Production						6			6
AT00DR17	Collaborative Dance Project	3								3
AT00DN41	Dance Event Management	1	2							3
Not applicable										12
Show/hide description The studies in the competence module are compulsory for both day and blended students. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00DW52	Anatomy and Basics of Physical Training		3							3
AT00DN60	Body Wellness				3					3
AT00DW54	Dance Kinesiology					3				3
AT00DW74	Nutrition and Exercise of Physical Performance			3						3
Culture, Research and Development										9
Show/hide description The studies in the competence module are compulsory for both day and blended students. The students analyse, study and evaluate phenomena related to dance, culture and society. The student participates in the social and cultural impact of dance with a broad professional perspective. The student recognizes the knowledge base and reliability of sources and masters the critical examination of source material. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00DW70	Dance and Society							6		6
YY00DU53	Finnish Communication in Research and Development					3				3
Not applicable										60
Education Science and Pedagogy										20
Show/hide description The studies in the competence module are compulsory for both day and blended students. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00EM76	Oppiminen ja pedagoginen ohjaus	1								1
AT00EK09	Johdatus kasvatustieteeseen		3							3
AT00EK10	Kasvatustieteellisen tutkimuksen perusteet			2						2
AT00EK11	Pedagoginen suunnittelu				3					3
AT00EK12	Kasvatustieteellisen tutkimuksen aineistonkeruumenetelmät ja aineiston analyysimenetelmät					2				2
AT00EK13	Pedagoginen arviointi						3			3
AT00EK14	Tutkivan opettajuuden ja pedagogisen asiantuntijuuden kehittäminen							3		3
AT00EK15	Erityispedagogiikka								3	3
Not applicable										30
Show/hide description If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00EO21	Personally Specified Dance Studies									30
AT00EO22	Personally Specified Culture Studies									30
AT00EO23	Personally Specified Studies									30

Study year		cr
Free-choice Studies		10
Day students and blended students choose studies that support their personal career plan either from Oulu University of Applied Sciences or other higher education institutions. Studies can be selected from Campus Online (https://campusonline.fi/) or Oamk's fields of expertise (https://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/opintojen-sisalto/opetussuunnitelmat). Students can also complete free-choice studies in working life, association activities or hobbies. The completion of free choice studies may be restricted, if the progress of compulsory studies slows down due to the completion of elective studies. The student expands the professional competence by studying study modules or courses offered by Oulu University of Applied Sciences or other higher education institutions. Alternatively, the student completes free-choice studies, e.g. in working life, association activities or hobbies. Student chooses 10 ECTS credits according to personal learning needs. The implementation of the studies is agreed upon with the tutor teacher or the head of the degree programme. The studies may consist of partial attainments. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
2T00EF61	Free Choice Studies	10
YY00EF63	Culture Collision Course	10
AT00EN98	Personally Specified Studies	10
AT00EF69	Personally Specified Dance Studies	10
AT00EF71	Personally Specified Pedagogical Studies	10
AT00EF73	Personally Specified Culture Studies	10
AT00EO30	Ihmisen kohtaaminen luovin menetelmin	5
MM00DI28	Oppiminen ja ohjaus	3

Study year		2A	2S	3A	3S	4A	cr
Practical Training							30
The aim of practical training is to familiarize students with practical duties of major importance in relation to their professional studies, in particular, and with the application of knowledge and skills in working life under supervised conditions. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16) The commencement of practical training is linked to the completion of studies in educational sciences and substance pedagogy, and it can only be started after the student has completed the courses: AT00DW44 Elements of Dance and Pedagogy AT00EM76 Learning and pedagogical guidance AT00EK09 Basics of Education Other prerequisites for practical training courses are described in the course descriptions. Of the practical training, 24 ECTS credits are included in the professional pedagogical studies of a vocational teacher of 60 ECTS credits. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
Internship							27
Show/hide description The commencement of practical training is linked to the completion of studies in educational sciences and substance pedagogy, and it can only be started after the student has completed the courses: AT00DW44 Elements of Dance and Pedagogy AT00EM76 Learning and pedagogical guidance AT00EK09 Basics of Education Other prerequisites for practical training courses are described in the course descriptions.
AT00EF81	Dance Practice Internship	3					3
AT00EF83	Internship 1	2	3				5
AT00EF85	Internship 2			3	2		5
AT00EF87	Working Life Internship 1					7	7
AT00EF89	Working Life Internship 2					7	7
Personally Specified Internship							3
Show/hide description The student chooses one of the courses: AT00EH11 Pedagogical Project AT00EH13 Culture Project or AT00EH15 Artistic Work in a Project No prerequisites. The students use the acquired competence in real working life environments and expand their competence by participating in a project that supports their personal career plan. Students can also carry out their own project. The student chooses one course according to ones own learning needs. The completion of the course is agreed upon with the teacher tutor / practical training coordinator at persona study plan negotiation. The course can be integrated with other courses. If the course is evaluated on a scale of 0-5, grades 1-2 can be entered as H (passed) in the transcript of records at the student's request.
AT00EH11	Pedagogical Project						3
AT00EH13	Cultural Project						3
AT00EH15	Artistic Work in a Project						3

Study year		3S	4A	4S	cr
Bachelor's Thesis					30
The aim of the Bachelor's thesis is to enhance and demonstrate the ability of students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical expert duties related to their professional studies. (Vararehtorin päätös 13.10.2016 § 16)
AT00DW71	Bachelor’s Thesis Design	3	7	5	15
AT00EP42	Opinnäytetyöhankkeen suunnittelu				5
AT00EP43	Not applicable				5
AT00EP44	Not applicable				5

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