Topic outline

  • Welcome to Aalto Pedagogical training!

    Themes of the course include:

    • Teaching culture at Aalto University
    • Approaches to learning
    • Planning and practicing for a teaching session
    • Developing your own teaching and teacher identity
    • Working in a multidisciplinary group

    The contents of this course may vary depending on the specific needs and objectives of each group. Teaching and learning methods on this course include introductions to new topics, group work (partly online), experimentation through practice, demonstrations, case examples and peer feedback. Participants are encouraged and expected to have an active role in the learning process.

    Learning Outcomes for the A! Peda Intro course:


    After the course, you

    … will recognize the issues that may have an impact on learning experience.
    … will recognize the stages in teaching design.
    … have expanded your network among teachers at Aalto University and gained experiences of working in a multidisciplinary teacher group.
    … will recognize your strengths as a teacher.
    … will apprehend your role as a teacher in the learning process of the students.



    Teachers: Riikka Evans (Aalto BIZ, teacher in charge) and Miia Forstén (Aalto SCI)

    • Course timeline

      A! Peda Intro 48 (5ECTS)



    • Here comes some practicalities in this course:

      • Absences
      There are five sessions in the course and we hope you will be able to attend them all.  One absence is allowed and if you need to be absent, you get the substitute assignment to compensate your absence. Please, inform Riikka or Miia of your absence.