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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Pedagogy in Basic Education, spring 2027

Open university
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
Joensuu
Continuous learning category:
Teaching, education and psychology
Teaching format:
Distance teaching, Online teaching
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Contents:

Curriculum design principles, current pedagogical theories and approaches for basic education context and schools, observational tasks.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify the theoretical framework for the curriculum, particularly in the Finnish context.
  • Explain the principles and practices underpinning curriculum design.
  • Apply current approaches to plan the teaching, studying, and learning process.
  • Evaluate school curricula based on contemporary educational practices.

The study unit develops the following generic skills/generic competence: Identification and development of expertise, Interaction and communication 

Target group:

This course is suitable for international students.

Please check Peppi study guide for more information about the course.

Modes of study:
Lectures 6 h, interactive discussions in the web‐based learning environment 8 h, group work and independent study (including learning assignments, interviews and observing) 67 h. The lectures are held in hybrid format; students can choose whether to participate on Joensuu campus or online. Please see lecture schedules in the Peppi study guide.

Assesment criteria:
To pass the course, students must participate in online/hybrid lectures and discussions with their own input (pass/fail), complete individual and group assignments (0-5), and submit the course reflection (pass/fail).

Study materials:

  • Materials assigned by the teacher during the course.

Teaching language: English

The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. The study fee is paid at registration.

Please find more information: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.

Irrespective of time
Day time teaching

Please check the timetables at: Online study guide Peppi

English

Register for studies

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1. Choose your studies 

Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 

2. Identify yourself and pay 

Log in via the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. Pay for the studies at the time of registration. 

Registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering. 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service, but you are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the academic affairs coordinator (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the academic affairs coordinator before registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

Studies paid with a study voucher: the voucher must be activated in the Opin.fi service before registration and payment. 

3. Wait for confirmation and start your studies 

Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. Please read the instructions carefully. 

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

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Registration starts:
2026-11-23 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-03-04 23:59
Registration

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Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591