School wellbeing and working in educational institutionsLaajuus (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 its significance in school environments.
• You are able to support school wellbeing among children and young people.
• You understand the importance of collaboration between guardians and educational institutions.
• You understand the significance and possibilities of multi-professional work in school environments.

Content

• What are the structure and characteristics of the Finnish education system?
• How do legislation, national and local curriculum and other official documents direct the work at schools?
• How is participation supported and enabled in school environments?
• Why is efficient collaboration between homes and educational institutions important in promoting school wellbeing?
• What is the importance of multi-professional work in educational institutions and what possibilities does it involve?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. use the key models and methods of the professional field.
e. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
f. justify their own actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.