Planning the own cource

Purpose and process

I put the students to plan their courses mainly because they lack motivation to study Swedish - allthough they have to.  We start a new course so that the  framework is set by the teacher. This includes the main subjects mentioned in curricula. After that the students work in groups and plan how they are going to learn these subjects and what they are going to do. The set the deadlines and framework for the assessment.  The students assess the course by using peer and self assessment.

Learning outcomes

This metod strengthens students willingness to take responsibility and has a
positive influence on their motivation.

Curricular or thematic relevance

The framework set by the teacher includes the main subjects mentioned in the national curricula. The learning outcomes are mostly better, because this increase students motivation.

Provider country

Finland