Classroom leadership – vocational teachers

The course deals with: -pedagogical leadership, i.e. leading children and young people's knowledge development -teacher leadership in relation to teaching as well as school governance and management -approaches to pupils' differences -communicative skills, including communication in digital environments with exercises in conversation techniques and forms of cooperation -theories of group dynamics and strategies for preventing and managing conflicts and discriminatory and offensive behaviour in different environments -leadership in relation to the teacher's role as the norm setter, and issues of power and democratic principles in relation to pupil influence and participation -professional ethics and restrictions -cooperation with guardians, authorities and society at large -factors affecting learners' motivation -analysis of pedagogical and subject-specific methodological considerations. The course involves various forms of instruction based on student activities such as case studies, group discussions and seminars.