Studying at the Faculty of Educational Sciences INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Orientation

Welcome Fair: Tuesday, August 29th, 1 PM – at the Language Centre, address Fabianinkatu 26

Faculty orientation: Friday, September 1st, 9 AM – 12 at Minerva plaza, address Siltavuorenpenger 5 A

IT information and course sign-ups: Friday, September 1st, 1 PM – 3 PM at class 110 at Svenska social- och kommunal högskolan (“Soc&Kom”), address Snellmaninkatu 12

Academic year 2017-2018

Also at: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/academic-year-and-teaching-periods Autumn term 2017 Intensive period 28.8-3.9

I teaching period 4.9-22.10

Examination and independent study week 23.10-29.10

II teaching period 30.10-17.12

Examination and independent study week 18.12-22.12

Spring term 2018

Intensive period 2.1-14.1

III teaching period 15.1-4.3

Examination and independent study week 5.3-11.3

IV teaching period 12.3-6.5

Examination and independent study week 7.5-13.5

Intensive period 7.5-31.5

Courses

Courses marked with code EDUKI (cursive) are for exchange students only. Introduction to the Finnish Ed-

ucation system (EDUKI 101) is compulsory for all exchange students. If you are interested in completing

the Minor Finnish Education and Pedagogic Studies (25 cr), you need to take the Introduction course and 4

optional courses (each 5 cr). (See course brochure for more information.)

Other courses than the EDUKI ones belong to the regular curriculum of the Faculty of Educational Sci-

ences, and are available for exchange students only if there are places left. We will go through the situa-

tion course by course on Thursday the 31st. For detailed information on courses (content, scheduling, see

WebOodi).

Information on courses is available at WebOodi (https://weboodi.helsinki.fi/hy/), where also registration

into courses takes place. To log into WebOodi, you need an IT username to the university's network.

Code Course Credits Period

EDUKI 101 Introduction to the Finnish Education system 5 I

EDUKI 102 Finnish School and Subject Education 5 II

EDUKI 103 Education for Democratic Intercultural Citizenship (EDIC+): Teachers’

moral Competence in Pedagogical Encounters, (M)

5/7,5

7,5

(Eras-

mus)

II

PED002 Psychology of Learning and Development 5 I

PED0061 Teacher as a Researcher - Didactics 5 I

EDUK012 Research methods in Family Studies 5 I

61168 Curriculum theory (M) 5 I

65333 Social justice and diversity in education (M) 5 I

EDUK000 Studia Paedagogica 5 I-II

University of Helsinki

Faculty of Educational Sciences

Degree requirements

Finnish Education and Pedagogical Studies 2017-2020, Minor subject (25 ETCS)

Contents

Finnish Education and Pedagogical studies EDUKI100 ................................................... 4

Structure of the minor subject ............................................................................................ 4

Introduction to the Finnish Education System .................................................................. 6

Finnish School and Subject Education .............................................................................. 7

Education for Democratic Intercultural Citizenship (EDIC+): Teachers' Moral Competence

in Pedagogical Encounters ................................................................................................. 9

1 Finnish Education and Pedagogical studies EDUKI100

The international exchange students at the Faculty of Educational Sciences are entitled to take partake in study units in which teaching is given in English. The study units offered can be taken individually or com-bined to a minor subject called Finnish Education and Pedagogical Studies.

The study units offered within the minor subject Finnish Education and Pedagogical studies are basic, in-termediate and advanced-level studies from the bachelor’s and master’s program in educational sciences from the Faculty of Educational Sciences (language courses are not included). The course ‘Introduction to the Finnish Education system’ is mandatory for all students completing the minor subject.

The international exchange students register to the courses offered in English each semester in WebOodi within the ordinary enrolment time. There is no need for a separate enrolment to the minor subject Finn-ish Education and Pedagogical Studies. International exchange students completing their exchange semes-ter/semesters at the Faculty of Educational Sciences are prioritized before other international exchange students for the places at the courses. Exchange students from other faculties and departments may also take part in the study units if there are places left.

Degree students at the Faculty of Educational Sciences may include study units offered within the minor subject as a part of their optional studies in the degree.

The courses may vary from year to year.

2 Structure of the minor subject

Mandatory studies

Introduction to the Finnish Education system (5 ETCS)

Optional studies

Courses from the Faculty of Educational Sciences (20 ETCS)

For example: Finnish School and Subject Education 5 ETCS Comparative craft education 5 ETCS Education for Democratic Intercultural Citizenship (EDIC+): Teachers' moral competence in pedagogical encounters 5/ 7,5 ETCS Social, Cultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education 5 ETCS Psychology of Learning and Development 5 ETCS Teacher as a Researcher - Didactics 5 ETCS Learning challenges 5 ETCS Educational use of Information and Communications Technologies 2 ETCS

Note! Language courses may not be included as optional studies

Valinnaisen tieteenalan tukevan opintokokonaisuuden rakenne

Kansainväliset vaihto-opiskelijat kasvatustieteellisessä tiedekunnassa ovat oikeutettuja osallistumaan tie-dekunnan englanninkieliseen opetukseen. Opinto jaksot voidaan ottaa erikseen tai koota kokonaisuudeksi nimeltään Finnish Education and Pedagogical Studies.

Pakolliset opinnot

Introduction to the Finnish Education system (5 op)

Valinnaiset opinnot

Kurssit kasvatustieteellisestä tiedekunnasta (20 op)

Esim: Finnish School and Subject Education 5 op Comparative craft education 5 op Education for Democratic Intercultural Citizenship (EDIC+): Teachers' moral competence in pedagogical encounters 5/ 7,5 op Social, Cultural and Philosophical Foundations of Education 5 op Psychology of Learning and Development 5 op Teacher as a Researcher - Didactics 5 op Learning challenges 5 op Educational use of Information and Communications Technologies 2 op

Huom! Valinnaisiin opintoihin ei voi sisällyttää kieliopintoja

Opinto jaksot, jotka tarjotaan valinnaisessa tieteenalaa tukevassa opintokokonaisuudessa, ovat tasoltaan perus- aine- ja syventävät opinnot. Opinto jaksot kuuluvat kasvatustieteellisen tiedekunnan kandidaatti- ja maisteriohjelmaan. Opinto jakso ” Introduction to the Finnish Education system” on pakollinen kaikille opiskelijoille, jotka suorittavat valinnaisen tieteenalaa tukevan opintokokonaisuuden Finnish Education and Pedagogical Studies.

Opintokokonaisuuteen saa osallistua Helsingin yliopistossa olevat vaihto-opiskelijat. Opintokokonaisuu-teen ei tarvitse ilmoittautua erikseen, vaan kullekin opintojaksolle ilmoittaudutaan WebOodissa noudat-taen opetusohjelmassa mainittuja ilmoittautumisaikoja. Vaihto-opiskelijat, jotka tekevät opintonsa kasva-tustieteellisessä tiedekunnassa ovat etusijalla kursseille mutta myös muiden tiedekuntien vaihto-opiskeli-jat voivat osallistua opintokokonaisuuksiin, jos paikkoja on vapaana.

Tutkinto-opiskelijat voivat osallistua tieteenala tukevaan opintojakson opintojaksoille ja sisällyttää ne va-linnaisiin opintoihinsa.

Opintojaksot jotka tarjotaan valinnaisiin opintoihin (20 op) voivat vaihdella lukuvuodesta toiseen opetus-suunnitelmista johtuen. Valinnaisiin opintoihin ei voi sisällyttää kieliopintoja tai muiden tiedekuntien opin-tojaksoja.

Tieteenalaa tukevaan opintojaksoon voi tarvittaessa tehdä muutoksia ja/tai täydennyksiä jo ennen kauden päättymistä (liittyen kv maisteriohjelma, englannin kielisen tarjonnan takia).

3 Introduction to the Finnish Education System

2. Course code

EDUKI101

3. Course status: compulsory or optional

The course is compulsory for all students completing the minor subject

4. Course level (EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)

EQF level 6

5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion

At the beginning of the minor subject studies

6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered

Autumn and Spring

7. Scope of the course in credits

5 ETCS

8. Teacher coordinating the course

Matti Meri

9. Course learning outcomes

After a completed course the student will have knowledge and understanding in:

the basic values, principles and targets of primary and secondary education;

main background of curriculum development and reforms of Finnish education system since the 1970s;

educational change in Finland in light of European educational reform movement; and

future perspectives of formal education in Finland

10. Course completion methods

The study unit is a lecture course. Individual work is included in the course.

11. Prerequisites -

12. Recommended optional studies

-

13. Course content

The aim of the study unit is to encourage the student to understand the origin and development of present Finnish elementary and secondary education. The unit will focus on education policy, targets, strategies management system and legislation and educational changes in Finland. Stu-dent becomes familiar with formal education from basic to upper secondary level. The study unit is intended for future teachers, administrators and researchers.

14. Recommended and required literature

Finnish National Board of Education, (2011). The school of opportunities- towards every learner’s full potential. Published online http://oph.fi/download/134584_the_school_of_opportunities.pdf

Aho, E., Pitkänen, K. & Sahlberg, P. (2006). Policy development and reform principles of basic and secondary education in Finland http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EDUCATION/Resources/278200- 1099079877269/547664-1099079967208/Education_in_Finland_May06.pdf http://oph.fi/download/134584_the_school_of_opportunities.pdf

Meri, M. (2013). Finland. In Dörbert, H. & Hörner W. (eds.). Education systems in Europe. Schneider Verlag.

Niemi, H. et al. (Eds). (2012). Miracle of Education. Sense Publishiers.

15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning

Group discussions, field trip and lectures

16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale

Assessment on the scale 0-5. Completed assignments and participation is group work is required.

17. Language

English

4 Finnish School and Subject Education

2. Course code

EDUKI102

3. Course status: compulsory or optional

-

4. Course level (EQF levels 6, 7 and 8)

EQF level 6

5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion

6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered

Autumn and Spring

7. Scope of the course in credits

5 ETCS cr

8. Teacher coordinating the course

Arto Kallioniemi

9. Course learning outcomes

After a completed course the student will have knowledge and understanding in:

gets basic knowledge of Finnish school and its subjects

deepens his or her knowledge of how subjects are taught in Finnish comprehensive school

is able to compare subject education in Finnish schools internationally

understands what is behind the PISA-results

understands how subject education is researched in Finland

10. Course completion methods

The study unit is completed by a written work.

11. Prerequisites -

12. Recommended optional studies

-

13. Course content

The aim of the study unit is to encourage the student to understand the Finnish school and the subjects taught in the Finnish education system.

14. Recommended and required literature

Niemi, H., Toom, A. & Kallioniemi, A. (eds.) (2016). Miracle of Education: The Principles and Prac-tices of Teaching and Learning in Finnish Schools. (Second Revised Edition) Rotterdam: Sense Pub-lishers

15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning

Literature studies and reflections.

16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale

Assessment on the scale 0-5. Completed assignment.

17. Language

English

5 Education for Democratic Intercultural Citizenship (EDIC+): Teachers' Moral Competence in Pedagogical Encounters

“Teachers' Moral Competence in Pedagogical Encounters” –module is part of ERASMUS+ curriculum de-velopment program. During 2017-2019 our aim is to develop an EDIC+ curriculum, which includes seven modules in seven European universities.

2. Course code EDUKI103

3. Course status: compulsory or optional Optional course, which is aimed for master and doctoral students and especially recommended for ERAS-MUS+ students

4. Course level (EQF levels 6, 7 and 8) EQF level 7

5. Recommended time/stage of studies for completion

6. Term/teaching period when the course will be offered The course is organized during the second period as an intensive course

7. Scope of the course in credits 5 ECTS credits

7.5 ECTS credits ERASMUS+ -students will write an additional 2.5 ECTS essay

8. Teacher coordinating the course Kirsi Tirri and Elina Kuusisto

9. Course learning outcomes After completing the module, students will have:

Knowledge on how to foster the holistic development of their students

Sills to reflect on their own mindset in learning and the purpose of their work

Skills to meet the needs of different learners including gifted students

Knowledge on ethical expertise in teaching including ethical sensitivity skills

Skills to apply the theoretical knowledge from the course into their teaching practice

Skills to work in a team with other teachers to develop the ethics of school community

10. Course completion methods The module will consist of 25 lectures, a course diary and a group work. Each student will write a course diary in which s/he reflects on the contents of the module from her/his own perspective, in light of litera-ture, and explicates her/his learning process. In the diary students will also be expected to apply theoreti-cal concepts, compare articles, and express their opinion, i.e. evaluate and use what they have heard and read during the module. Groups of 3-4 students will conduct a project on one theoretical perspective of teachers’ moral competence, and produce a paper (5-10 pages) and a power point presentation (10 min). Students have an option to gather data for their group work through field visits to Viikki Teacher Training School of the University of Helsinki.

11. Prerequisites No specific requirements

12. Recommended optional studies

EDIC+ modules are taught also at the University of Bath, University of Barcelona, University of Thessalo-niki, University of Tallinn, University of Prague and University for Humanistic Studies in Utrecht. -For Erasmus grants 20 ects is minimum, for example:

EDIC+ module (7.5 ects) Another Education module (7.5 ects) Paper (5 ects)

13. Course content

In this module our objective will be to examine teachers’ moral competence in pedagogical encounters. The module will draw on Finnish research-based teacher education which aims to educate autonomous and professional teachers who support their pupils’ holistic growth into democratic citizenship and inter-cultural communication. In Finland teaching has a strong moral dimension and teachers are understood as moral professionals. Thus, in this module students will learn to cultivate their moral competence by partic-ipating in various ideological, pedagogical and intercultural negotiations. In this module student teachers will learn about moral professionalism in teaching and holistic school ped-agogy. They will identify and solve moral dilemmas in schools and cultivate their ethical and intercultural sensitivity by comparing their views with European and global studies. They will learn how implicit theo-ries about intelligence affect teaching and learning, and practice feedback styles which have been found to significantly improve learning outcomes. They will also study how to support pupils’ purpose in life, since today, a general lack of purpose is associated with the stress that people are experiencing and apa-thy in the young. The final theme of the module will cover the differentiation of teaching, where the above-mentioned aspects of teachers’ moral competence are practiced in pedagogical encounters.

14. Recommended and required literature

Course literature Blackwell, L. S., Trzesniewski, K. H., & Dweck, C. S. (2007). Implicit theories of intelligence predict achieve-

ment across an adolescent transition: a longitudinal study and an intervention. Child Development, 78 (1), 246–263.

Bundick, M., & Tirri, K. (2014). Teacher support and competencies for fostering youth purpose and psy-chological well-being: Perspectives from two countries. Applied Developmental Science, 18 (3), 148–162.

Damon, W., Menon, J., & Bronk, K.C. (2003). The development of purpose during adolescence. Applied De-velopmental Science, 7 (3), 119–128.

Kuusisto, E., Gholami, K., Schütte, I. W., Wolfensberger, M. V. C., & Tirri, K. (2016). Culturally-bound ele-ments of ethical sensitivity: Multiple case studies from the Netherlands, Finland, and Iran. In D. Sharpes (Ed.), Handbook on Comparative and International Studies in Education. Charlotte, NC: Infor-mation Age Publishing.

Rissanen, I., Kuusisto, E., Hanhimäki, E., & Tirri, K. (2016). Teachers’ implicit meaning systems and their implications for pedagogical thinking and practice: A case study from Finland. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research.

Tirri, K. (1999). Teachers’ perceptions of moral dilemmas at school. Journal of Moral Education, 28 (1), 31–47.

Tirri, K. (2014). The last 40 years in Finnish teacher education. Journal of Education for Teaching, 40 (5), 600-609.

Additional recommended and required readings will be provided during the module.

15. Activities and teaching methods in support of learning

Course diary, group work, presentation of group work, field trips

16. Assessment practices and criteria, grading scale

The module will be evaluated (grades 1-5) on the course diary as well as the group work paper and presentation.

17. Language

English