Topic outline


  • Photo: Maire Syrjäkari 2014

    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. At the end of the course, the participants prepare a summary, which can be included in their teaching portfolio. Participants are encouraged and expected to have an active role in the learning process.

    Times and places

    Thursday  27th September, at 9.00-15.30, Learning Centre Harald Herlin, Vilho (233a) - in second floor

    Wednesday 10th October, at 12.00-15.30, Otakaari 1, room M140 (Majakka)

    Tuesday 23rd October, at 9-15.30, Otakaari 1, room M140 (Majakka)

    Thursday Ist November, at 12.00-15.30,  Otakaari 1, Top Lounge (U523) in U-wing/5th floor

    Wednesday 7th November, at 9.00-15.30, Otakaari 1, room M140 (Majakka)


    Teachers: Kirsti Keltikangas (Aalto SCI, teacher in charge) and Maire Syrjäkari (Aalto ENG)