Education in Finland studies ask what is the joy of learning
The Education in Finland: Learning for Life MOOCs offer up practical insights on Finnish education for all those interested in education development. Through these courses, you will get tools to reflect on the practices and values embraced by the Finnish education system, from the viewpoint of your own pedagogical environment.
The Education in Finland studies are based on high-quality scientific research at the internationally ranked University of Jyväskylä.
The multidisciplinary university is known for its unique expertise and data sets in multidisciplinary research on learning, teaching and interaction combined with a broad range of widely acknowledged teacher education programmes and research.
Indeed, the education system in Finland truly got its start at the University of Jyväskylä in 1863, with the establishing of the country’s first Finnish-language teacher training college, which later became the university.
Now the world-renowned educational expertise is open for anyone globally through the University of Jyväskylä's Open University courses.
What does the Education in Finland: Learning for Life include?
The studies are made up of 5 courses which you can study online at your own pace:
- MOOC 1. Educational Leadership: Supporting high-quality teaching in Finland (1 ECTS)
- MOOC 2. Finnish Early Education and Pedagogy: Right to play, learn and participate (1 ECTS)
- MOOC 3. Finnish Basic Education: Equal opportunities for all (1 ECTS)
- MOOC 4. Upper Secondary Education in Finland: No dead ends (1 ECTS)
- MOOC 5. Educational Support and Guidance Services in Finland: Agency through collaboration (1 ECTS)
The courses are free of charge.
Who are these courses meant for?
“Teachers, instructors, mentors, students, parents, and anyone who works with or is interested in working with children and young people. Basically, the courses are designed for anyone interested in high-quality teaching and comprehensive education for all levels, from ECEC to upper secondary education and working life,” tells Dr Tiina Lämsä, Customer Relationship Manager and University Teacher at the University of Jyväskylä.
Dr Lämsä teaches in one of the Education in Finland courses and is one of the authors of the learning materials.
“The themes underlying all these courses – and also Finnish education overall – is the joy of learning and equal opportunities. That’s what we want to get across: how fostering respect for students works towards well-being and success of the whole society.”
Why the subheading, ‘Learning for Life’?
“We believe learning happens everywhere, all the time – and everyone has a right to it! We also think we have a lot to learn from each other. There are good practices everywhere. We encourage a mutual exchange of ideas, a sharing of best practices. These courses are our way of contributing to that dialogue,” says Dr Lämsä.
Get academic study credits and a certificate from one of the leading multidisciplinary universities in Finland when you register for the courses.
