LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, students will know values on which the Finnish education system is based and are introduced to the higher education system. Students will be introduced to some of the pedagogical approaches to teaching and learning in Finnish higher education in order to better understand what studying at a Finnish university is like.
They will be able to apply different learning strategies in their studies and to assess the role of self-direction in higher education. They will recognise the characteristics of a diverse higher education community and get tools to facilitate their integration into the Finnish academic community.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 01.10.2024 - 31.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Saara Kristiansson, Noora Helkiö, Hanna Haviola
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B1
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The Finnish education system with a focus on the higher education system. The key elements of studying at a Finnish university. Studying in a foreign language in a diverse community. Student wellbeing and study support. Extracurricular activities and student life in Finnish universities.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
To complete the course, you will have to
- do the readings 10h
- complete all the quizzes and the open-ended questions 17h
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course is an online self-study course.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Online-material
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
5 Gender Equality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring V
2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring VRegistration:
For Aalto students registration will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).