COURSES IN ENGLISH
The degree programmes at the Department of Applied Sciences of
Education are offered only in Finnish. Thus, the language of instruction
is mainly Finnish. However, the Department organises some non-degree courses in English dealing with a variety of educational
issues.
Courses in English are targeted to the Department’s own exchange and degree students. Students from other faculties are permitted to join the courses within the limits of Department’s resources (i.e. group sizes). Participation in courses on “Introduction to the Finnish education system”, "Teaching practice" and “New media and distance education” is restricted only for the exchange students and degree students of the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
The Department's courses have been scheduled so that they do not overlap.
For more information on the courses and registration
to the courses please contact:
Mona Eid
Coordinator of International Affairs
Department of Applied Sciences of Education
tel. +358 (0)9 191 29624
fax. +358 (0)9 191 29611
e-mail: firstname.surname@helsinki.fi
The exchange students studying at the Department of Applied Sciences
of Education can also take courses offered by other Departments. See Courses in English - University of Helsinki
Faculty orientation for foreign students
Part of Orientation Course (organised by International Student Mobility Services)
Faculty orientation is compulsory for all exchange students. In case you cannot attend this, make an appointment with Mona Eid (mona.eid(at)helsinki.fi) as soon as you arrive.
Timing of the course: Beginning of autumn and spring semester
Enrolment: No prior enrolment required
Description:
The Faculty orientation is part of the University of Helsinki’s orientation course for foreign students. The Faculty orientation introduces the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and its departments, the system of studies and the facilities of the Faculty and its Departments. The courses in English offered by the Faculty’s departments are presented and other study options are discussed. Individual study plans will be prepared together with the departmental exchange coordinators.
69001 Finnish Educational History
Credits: 3 ECTS cr
Timing: September 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Adjunct professor Jari Salminen
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
The main purpose of the course is to understand Finnish educational tradition and the development of the Finnish school system from 1809 to the present. The historical analysis of education can provide some answers to current issues: the mentality of Finnish people, national identity, and e.g. PISA-success. These issues will also be discussed during the course.
Literature:
1. Kuikka, M.T. (1997). A History of Finnish Education. Helsinki: Otava.
2. One up-to-date journal article about educational policy.
Assessment: 0-5
69002 Child Welfare
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timing: October-November 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Lecturer Leena Graeffe
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
The main purpose of the course is to understand the Finnish child welfare system (years 0-18). Themes addressed include the educational, social, as well as health services. The course introduces basic legislation concerning child welfare and educational issues related to promotion of multiprofessional co-operation and discussion of life politics, modernisation, and globalisation. The aim is to increase professional awareness.
Literature:
1. Sanderson, C. (2004). The Seduction of Children. Empowering parents and teachers to protect children from child sexual abuse. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. London.
2. Three up-to-date articles given by the lecturer.
Assessment: 0-5
69003 Citizenship Education
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timing: November-December 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Lecturer Leena Graeffe
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
The purpose of the course is to approach citizenship education from different perspectives and levels (from personal to global). The course deals with economic (consumer citizenship education), political, as well as social education. The focus is on knowledge, skills, and understanding related to citizenship. Active participation in a range of civic duties is one of the overarching aims of citizenship education. Authentic experience of the significance of each individual’s own opinion is essential, if the aim is to have a society which appreciates rights and also develops citizens who are able to cherish and defend these rights. One aim of this interdisciplinary course is to increase dialog and discussion related to citizenship among diverse professional groups.
Literature:
1. Ross, A. (ed.) (2002). Future Citizens in Europe. London: CiCe
Assessment: 0-5
69005 Social Basis of Education
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: October-December 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Matti Meri
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
The purpose of the course is to give an overview of the social factors influencing policy-making and particularly educational policy. The course deals with social infrastructure, regulating structures and systems, as well as links and relationships between educational structures and policy-making.
Literature:
1. Whitty, G. (2003). Making Sense of Education Policy. London: Paul Chapman.
2. Education at a Glance: OECD indicators 2006. Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. Paris: OECD.
Assessment: 0-5
69009 Special Education
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: November-December 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Professor Marjatta Takala
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
Special education as a field in educational sciences concentrates on studying education, family, and working life from a specific perspective. It focuses on finding the solutions for how general educational and pedagogical tasks can be solved in special ways when ordinary methods do not work, when a child’s or student’s development seems not to be evolving, is hindered or is regressing. In these cases it is necessary to find the means to overcome the barriers, which are impeding learning or teaching. The course seeks to build basic knowledge of groups requiring special education and special education pedagogics. Furthermore, the course introduces the special education system in Finland.
Literature:
1. Hornby, G, Atkinson, M. & Howard, J. (1998). Controversial Issues in Special Education. London: David Fulton Publisher.
2. Ainscow, M. & al. (2006) Improving schools, developing inclusion. London: Routledge.
3. Florian, L. Ed. (2007) The Sage handbook of special education. London: Sage. (Sections I, II and IV).
Assesment: 0-5
69004 Multicultural aspect in education
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: September-October 2009
Lecturer: Lecturer Mirja Talib
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
Large-scale immigration is one of the most important social developments of our time. The reality in contemporary Europe is that every third person has an immigrant background. The main issues are thus schooling and integration. In schools, students of immigrant households come into systematic contact with the new culture. Furthermore, adaptation to school is a significant predictor of a child’s future well-being and contribution to society. Factors of ethnic background, parental education and socio-economic status, racism, and social mirroring work together to shape a new immigrant’s experience in a new country. Schools are often viewed as democratic and neutral institutions, but they can also be places where conflicts occur. In the classroom, cultural socialisation of students and the teacher plays an important role. According to critical theory, culture is seen as an arena in which the production of culture itself and the form of knowledge and experience are themselves central areas of conflict.
The aim of the course is to familiarise students with the factors that affect multicultural interaction in schools. Culture, cultural identity, schooling of immigrant students, school culture, teacher culture and teachers’ ideologies, critical pedagogy, and multicultural education are examined.
Literature:
1. Suárez-Orozco, C. & Suárez-Orozco, M. (2002). Children of Immigration. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
OR
1. Talib Mirja-Tytti (ed.) (2006). Diversity - a challenge for educators. Research in Educational Sciences. Publisher: Finnish Educational Research Association.
Assessment: 0-5
69008 Religious and ethical education in Finland
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timing: Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Professor Arto Kallioniemi
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system
Aims:
The aim of this course is to familiarize students to Finnish society and religious landscape of Finland. The objective is to increase student's knowledge about different religions and world views and cultural communities and also to give students readiness to live in the multireligious and -cultural world by deepening the students’ skills in intercultural dialogue. The course also introduces students to the Finnish model and approach of teaching and practice in religious education. The main objective of the course is to view religious education and ethics in schools from the cultural heritage viewpoint.
Literature:
1. Kuyk, E., Jensen, R., Lankshear, D., Löh Manna, E & Schreiner, P (eds.). (2007). Religious education in Europe. Situation and current trends in schools. Oslo: IKO Publishing House
2. Lähnemann, J. & Schreiner, P. (2008) Inter-religious values and education in Europe. Munster: Comenius-institut.
Assessment: 0-5
69006 Distance education and new media ducation and networking
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Lecturer Heikki Kynäslahti
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system. Note that this course is intended only for exchange students at the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
Aims:
The aim of the course is to introduce new media, some theoretical aspects of distance education and networking, as well as different technologies (e.g. video conferencing, IDLE-technologies).
Literature:
1. Moore, M.G. (ed.) (2007) Handbook of Distance Education. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (relevant sections)
2. Two up-to-date journal articles about networking learning.
Assessment: 0-5
69013 Key factors in Finnish language and literature educationce educ
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: September 2009
Lecturer: Professor Satu Grunthal
Enrolment: in the WebOodi -system.
Aims:
Due to the PISA success, Finnish mother tongue education has become famous all over the world. This lecture course focuses on the main principles, aims and challenges of Finnish mother tongue and literature education. In addition, it enlightens the tuition of Finnish as a second language and elaborates on the tuition of other national languages (Swedish, Sami) and of pupils’ own mother tongues.
Literature:
Articles and materials given by the course teacher.
Assessment: 0-5
69010 Introduction to the Finnish Education system, option A
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: September-October 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Kaarina Winter
Enrolment: Registration form. Note that this course is intended only for exchange students at the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
Aims:
The aim of the course is to give the student a versatile picture of the Finnish education system: policy, plans, strategies, management, legislation and everyday school work. During the course, the student becomes acquainted with preschool and basic education, as well as with upper secondary school in general. The course is intended for students who are studying to become teachers and are exchange students at the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
Objectives:
The student understands:
- the purpose of curriculum in the Finnish school system
- the structure of Finnish school system and teachers’ working field
The course consists of lectures, school visits, observation of lessons and teaching tasks.
Assessment: Pass-Fail
69012 Introduction to the Finnish Education system, option B
Credits: 3 ECTS
Timing: September-October 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Kaarina Winter
Enrolment: Registration form. Note that this course is intended only for exchange students at the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
Aims:
The aim of the course is to give the student a versatile picture of the Finnish education system: policy, plans, strategies, management, legislation and everyday school work. During the course, the student becomes acquainted with preschool and basic education, as well as with upper secondary school in general. This theoretically oriented course is intended for students who major in educational sciences and are exchange students at the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
Objectives:
The student understands:
- the structure of Finnish education system
- the purpose of curriculum in the Finnish school system
The course consists of lectures and school visits.
Assessment: Pass-Fail
69011 Teaching practice (5 ECTS)
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Finnish school system A
Credits: 5 ECTS
Timing: October-December 2009 and Spring term 2010
Lecturer: Kaarina Winter
Enrolment: Registration form. Note that this course is intended only for exchange students at the Department of Applied Sciences of Education.
Aims:
The objective of teaching practice is to give an opportunity for the exchange student to develop her/his pedagogical thinking and to grow towards a more comprehensive teachership. During the practice the student observes lessons, works as a teacher’s aid and teaches a class with a partner. During the practice period, the trainee becomes acquainted with the work of a kindergarten teacher, class teacher, special teacher or subject teacher. The course also familiarizes the student with school as a multiprofessional unit in which teachers, together with other personnel, bear the responsibility for the pupils’ and students’ learning and well-being. Further objectives are that students can use their pedagogical skills and subject knowledge in teaching and become acquainted with different teaching methods. The practice is carried out under supervision in different types of educational institutions.
The student is able to:
- understand the relation between theory and practice in teaching and studying
- understand the purpose of curricula and its aims as a starting point for teaching
- use different methods and equipment in teaching
- recognize and reflect different teaching-studying-learning –processes
The course consists of lectures, work as a classroom aid and independent teaching tasks.
Assessment: Pass-Fail
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