Topic outline

  • Course introduction

    Themes of the course include:

    • Teaching and learning culture at Aalto University​
    • Approaches to learning​
    • Importance of interaction and supporting it in teaching​
    • Planning and training for a teaching session​
    • Developing your own teaching competence​
    • Giving and receiving constructive feedback


    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 and interactive methods (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.

    Teachers: Jukka Välimäki (teacher-in-charge) & Erika Myllyniemi

    • Forum icon
      Announcements Forum
      General news and announcements (only the teachers can post this forum)
    • Forum icon
      General discussion Forum
      General discussion and questions about the course and its themes. All course participants are able to comment and reply.

    • Course schedule

      Week Contact sessions & independent work
      Theme 1: I as a university teacher
      5 Pre-assignments
      6 Session 1: Thu 1.2.2024 at 9:00-16:00 (Place: Väre Q202)
      Learning log
      Theme 2: Teaching and learning at the university
      7 Independent work: assignments & group work
      8 Session 2: Thu 15.2.2024 at 12:00-16:00 (Zoom)
      Learning log
      Theme 3: Interaction in teaching & Planning teaching
      9 Independent work: assignments & group work
      10 Session 3: Thu 29.2.2024 at 9:00-16:00 (Väre Q201)
      Learning log
      Theme 4: Teaching experimentation & Constructive feedback
      11 Independent work: assignments & group work
      12 Session 4: Thu 14.3.2024 at 12:00-16:00 (on campus)
      Learning log
      Theme 5: We as university teachers
      13 Independent work: assignments & group work
      Session 5: Thu 21.3.2024 at 9:00-16:00 (Väre Q201)
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      Zoom link (log in to use the link and to see the password) URL


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      Presemo (A! Peda Intro, spring 2024) URL
      Not available unless: You are a(n) Student

      Presemo will be used for various activities during the course.

      Outside sessions, you can give anonymous feedback to the teachers via Presemo.