Students will gain an understanding of the Finnish early childhood education system and comprehensive school as constantly evolving and developing institutions. The understanding is deepened by reflecting it against various cross-cultural contexts.
The course focuses on institutional and developmental perspectives of Finnish early education and school system as part of the overall educational system and society. During the course, various researchers present their topical studies and results around the theme, and lead the students to discussions. Students will reflect their learning based on presentations, discussions and selected articles in a learning diary. The course can be conducted as an individual course, or jointly with KASMULTI2B / KASMULTI2C courses dealing with the practical observation to gain a maximum learning potential.
Modes of study: Lectures, group discussions, reflective learning diary
Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course begins 16.9.2015.
Enrolment ends 14.10.2015.
Max 16 students