Teachers teach and trainers train. But do learners learn? In the training, we will discuss L. Dee Fink's taxonomy of meaningful learning and how to build a course in meaningful learning.
TRAINERS
Anu Vaagen - graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Tartu. Adult educator on Level 7. She is a member of the board and a trainer in OÜ Yebisu Eesti. Has worked in vocational education for a long time and has been involved in curriculum creation and teaching methodology development. Participates in international study development projects and co-operates in this field with both educational institutions and companies.
Raili Laas - graduated from Vocational Pedagogy at the University of Tartu and business management in Estonian Business School master's program. She is a member of the board, trainer, and coach in OÜ Yebisu Eesti. Has worked in vocational education for a long time and has been involved in curriculum creation and teaching methodology development. Participates in international study development projects and co-operates in this field with both educational institutions and companies
Training institution name | OÜ Yebisu Eesti |
Name of the curriculum | Significant Learning |
Curriculum group | Subject teachers training |
Study volume, study structure | The total volume of the training is 100 academic hours, of which 40 hours are classroom work, 60 hours are independent work. |
The basis for curriculum development | Level 5 and 6 vocational teacher qualification standard competencies B.2.1, B.2.2, B.2.3, B.2.4, and B.2.12. |
Conditions for starting studies | At least a high school diploma or equivalent. |
Learning objective | As a result of the training, the learner has the knowledge and methods on how to plan and implement significant learning. |
Learning outcomes | By the end of the training, the learner will understand the principles of significant learning; plans his / her studies based on the principles of significant learning; creates a course based on the principles of significant learning and the operational program; conducts teaching, applying the principles of significant learning; consciously manages his / her professional development based on self-analysis. |
Learning content | Module 1. Significant learning: what constitutes significant learning; what makes learning significant; how to teach and evaluate in a way that supports output; how to create a significant learning experience. Module 2. Creating a course supporting significant learning: integration of the main components of significant learning, interrelationships; what steps help to build a course that supports significant learning. Module 3. Implementing a course to support significant learning: planning the implementation process: agreements and action steps. |
Study methods | Mini-lectures, group work, practical tasks, self and group analysis, study circle, group discussions. |
Study materials | Materials prepared by the trainer. |
Conditions for graduation | Attendance to at least 80% of classroom hours; submission of independent work. |
Issued documents | A certificate is issued to a student who has acquired the learning outcomes and passed the assessment. A student who did not participate in the assessment or did not pass the assessment will be issued a certificate of participation in the training and the topics covered. |
Trainer qualification | Higher education, adult education experience. |
Anu Vaagen - graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Tartu. Adult educator on Level 7. She is a member of the board and a trainer in OÜ Yebisu Eesti. Has worked in vocational education for a long time and has been involved in curriculum creation and teaching methodology development. Participates in international study development projects and co-operates in this field with both educational institutions and companies.
Raili Laas - graduated from Vocational Pedagogy at the University of Tartu and business management in Estonian Business School master's program. She is a member of the board, trainer, and coach in OÜ Yebisu Eesti. Has worked in vocational education for a long time and has been involved in curriculum creation and teaching methodology development. Participates in international study development projects and co-operates in this field with both educational institutions and companies