Finnish School and Subject Education

After a completed course the student will have knowledge and understanding in:

• gets basic knowledge of Finnish school and its subjects
• deepens his or her knowledge of how subjects are taught in Finnish comprehensive school 
• is able to compare subject education in Finnish schools internationally
• understands what is behind the PISA-results
• understands how subject education is researched in Finland

Niemi, H., Toom, A. & Kallioniemi, A. (eds.) (2016). Miracle of Education: The Principles and Practices of Teaching and Learning in Finnish Schools. (Second Revised Edition) Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.

It is recommended to use also other relevant literature as a reference. 

The study unit consists of lectures, peer feedback and a written work, which is a reflective essay. Students give peer feedback on each other’s essays.

Completed assignment

Literature studies and reflections

Exchange students in Faculty of Educational Sciences

2. and 4. period

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Other studies

Check the University and the Faculty guidelines

English

EQF 6, Bachelor's level