Finnish Educational History

Fridays 16:00-18:15 Siltavuorenpenger 20, K218

Prior registration through WebOodi.

Content

The main purpose of the course is to understand Finnish educational tradition and development of Finnish school system from 1809 until today. Historical analysis of education can provide some answers to current issues: mentality of Finnish people, national identity and e.g. PISA-success. Also these issues will be discussed during the course.

More information is available on the webpages of the department of Applied Sciences Education (Faculty of Behavioral Sciences).

Completion

Literature:

1. Kuikka, M.T. (1997). A History of Finnish Education. Helsinki: Otava.
2. One up-to-date journal article about educational policy.