Sociocultural Contexts of Education (OPEN UNI)

7.1.2027 - 28.3.2027

5 cr

The basics of social sciences in educational research
The possibilities and limitations of education and growth determined by the context, i.e., culture, society and environment (incl., e.g., the political, economic and gendered points of view)
The social, multicultural, juridical and responsibility issues related to education (incl. e.g., from the point of view of gender, sexuality and intersectionality)
Education systems and their gender as part of the historical development of society (incl. education politics as a part of social politics)
Gender equality politics as a part of education politics and social politics

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Fields

Education

Scope

5 cr

Code

AY410087P

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

use the central concepts of social sciences in educational research and analyze the related basic issues in various contexts of education and growth
identify, among other things, the significance of social status and gender in the discussion related to education and schooling (incl. intersectionality)
apply the multicultural, legal, social and responsibility-related issues of upbringing and education in different situations of everyday life and in their professional interactions, both as a student and in working life
describe the historical, socio-political and professional starting points of Finnish education system.

Common generic skills of the University of Oulu in this course:

Well-being and self-development: Students recognize the key factors in their well-being and self-management, develop their professional identity and skills, and promote group learning.
Internationality and multiculturalism: Students recognize cultural diversity and stereotypes and know how to act constructively in multicultural environments.
Sustainability, responsibility, and ethics: Students recognize the dimensions and goals of sustainability and act equitably and ethically in different environments.
Multidisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity: Students understand their own field in relation to other fields and are able to work in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.
Communication, interaction, and digital skills: Students communicate clearly to different audiences, work constructively in groups, and use digital and artificial intelligence applications appropriately and responsibly.

Antikainen, A., Rinne, R. & Koski, L. (2000 tai uudempi painos). Kasvatussosiologia. PS-kustannus. (myös e-kirjana(Opens in a new tab) Oulun yliopiston Ellibs(Opens in a new tab)-palvelussa; edellyttää kirjautumista Haka-tunnuksella)

Saresma, T., Rossi, L-M. & Juvonen, T. (toim.). (2010 tai uudempi painos). Käsikirja sukupuoleen. Vastapaino. (myös e-kirjana(Opens in a new tab) Oulun yliopiston Ellibs(Opens in a new tab)-palvelussa, mutta vain Thorium Reader -lukuohjelmaversiona; edellyttää kirjautumista Haka-tunnuksella)

Organiser

University of Oulu

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

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Society and interaction

Education and learning

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