{"id":83381,"date":"2025-07-09T15:55:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multilingua.ee\/opetaja\/miina-puusepp\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T13:54:00","slug":"miina-puusepp","status":"publish","type":"tribe_organizer","link":"https:\/\/multilingua.ee\/en\/teacher\/miina-puusepp\/","title":{"rendered":"Miina Puusepp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical University as an Estonian language teacher in Russian schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the nineties, I went through all the obligatory careers for a young lady with a good command of the language at that time &#8211; real estate, marketing and tourism. I have additionally studied andragogy and hold a diploma in international business management. I obtained my Master&#8217;s degree at the University of Leuven in Belgium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have been teaching intensive Estonian language courses at Tallinn University for over fifteen years. I also work as a tour guide and my knowledge of Estonia helps me to introduce our culture to students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also use music and friendly humour in the language learning process. I am a perpetual learner and I am inspired by the progress I see in myself and in my students. I am in favour of needs-based teaching and empowering students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have been selected as a language learning spokesperson and have completed two levels of language coach training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I enjoy the process of language teaching, I believe that language learning is an adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As an adult educator, I:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identify\u00a0the needs and expectations of the study group, prepare the\u00a0training content and select the teaching methods\u00a0based on the intended learning outcomes and previous feedback;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create a physical, mental, and social environment conducive to language learning;\u00a0base my approach on the learners\u2019 needs and adapt learning stages or working methods as required;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">analyse the learning process, assess learners\u2019 learning outcomes, and\u00a0inform both the learner and the contact person at Multilingua about the results of the language learning;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">analyse\u00a0and evaluate my own activities in the learning process; recognise my strengths and development needs;\u00a0engage in continuous professional development; update training content and teaching methods, revising and modernizing them as needed;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"48\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use relevant information and communication technology (ICT) tools (e.g., interactive smartboards, online platforms such as Zoom and\/or Teams, ML information system, cloud services such as Google Drive and\/or OneDrive, e-learning platforms, etc.) in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of the teaching and learning process, as well as for supporting my own professional development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am a member of the Estonian Association\u00a0of Teachers as a Second Language (EKTK\u00d5L)\u00a0and\u00a0regularly\u00a0participate in\u00a0its\u00a0training courses and\u00a0seminars,\u00a0also\u00a0as a trainer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I participated in the Erasmus+\u00a0training course\u00a0\u201cGame-Based Learning\u201d in\u00a0Dublin, Ireland, in 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical University as an Estonian language teacher in Russian schools. 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