Learning processes and environments

Haaga-Helia is a private university of applied sciences that provides education for professionals and specialists in business and services.

Competence criteria

As a vocational teacher, my actions are based on knowledge of vocational education.

• I develop my practical theory using scientific reasoning.
• I am able to provide pedagogical reasoning for my actions.

As a vocational teacher, I support learning processes and develop learning environments in cooperation with networks and communities.

• I develop opportunities for students’ individual and collaborative learning in groups, in cooperation with workplace representatives, students and colleagues.

• I know the requirements of the degree in my field of study and how to develop the curriculum’s compatibility with working life.

• My teaching and tutoring actions promote general and occupational wellbeing as well as occupational safety.

• I use digital tools and artificial intelligence in a pedagogically appropriate manner.

Competence demonstration

Describe and assess what kinds of learning environments are needed in your industry.

Describe a learning process you implemented, including individual and collaborative learning activities in different learning environments (e.g. learning objectives, stages of learning processes, teaching and instruction methods, digital solutions, learning materials, assessment).

Describe your cooperation with workplace representatives and colleagues.

Present the documents that directed your activities.

Justify the decisions you made using vocational education research and pedagogical literature.

Assess your own competence in relation to competence requirements and competence criteria.