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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open University: Pedagogy in Basic Education, spring 2026

Open university
smart for good
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

Registration instructions

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service. If you don’t have access to the Suomi.fi service, you may skip this phase. Fill in your personal information on the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees.  

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). 

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.  

 

If you have not studied at UEF before, you will also receive instructions for activating a UEF username. If you already have a UEF username, change the password to your account. 

 

Your username will receive full access rights when your study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our academic affairs coordinator. Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2025-11-24 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-03-04 23:59
Registration

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Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591