Awards

Teachers' Academy

The Teachers' Academy is a network of teachers who have invested their time in the development of teaching, teaching skills and students' learning processes. The establishment of the Academy is an indication of the value the university community places on the quality of teaching.

Distinguished Teacher Award

Once a year the University awards a distinguished teacher with the Eino Kaila Teaching Award named after the philosopher Eino Kaila. All members of the University community may suggest potential recipients. The criteria of the award include teaching philosophy and methods, learning assessment practices, ideas and merits in the production and application of teaching materials, interaction with students, innovation in the development of teaching and the application of recent research in teaching. Student views of the teacher’s merits play an important role in the selection process.