The course
- gives an overview of the Finnish education system and the structure and basic objectives of the curriculum
- gives an idea of everyday classroom work and instruction methods in Finnish school
- brings together the theory and practice of education in the work of a teacher
- contributes to a better understanding of the teacher-pupil/student interaction
- helps to understand the approach of seeing pupils as unique individuals and part of the school community
The course is only for the international Master's Degree students of the Faculty of Education. The schedule of the lectures and visits to the schools will be informed to the participating group. The schedule includes several options for each day in the given observation weeks.