School as an environmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the main structure of the Finnish education system.
You are familiar with the educational legislation and the main norms influencing the operation of schools and educational institutions.
You understand the concept of of participation and the significance of participation in school environment.
You are able to support the participation of children and youth.
You understand the significance and possibilities of multi-professional work in school environment.

Content

What is participation and how significant is it in school environment?
How to support the participation of children and youth?
What is the main structure of the Finnish education system?
What educational legislation and norms are there to guide the operation of schools and educational institutions?
What is the significance of multi-professional work in school environment and what possibilities does it offer?

Evaluation

You are able to
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.