Phenomena in Education
Basic studies in educational sciences at the University of Jyväskylä follow a phenomenon-based curriculum. There are five phenomena to be studied: 1) learning and guidance, 2) interaction and cooperation, 3) competence and expertise, 4) scientific knowledge, and 5) education, society and change.
This phenomenon-based approach is an appropriate response to current developmental goals and changing needs in the field of education. The phenomenon-based curriculum and its learning goals aim to understand the phenomena and problems relating to learning and the field of education in diverse ways. The central phenomena in the field of education cannot be deeply understood through a single perspective, so one must combine the subcategories in educational sciences as well as the perspectives arising from everyday authentic experiences.
Phenomenon-based learning crosses the boundaries of science and subjects while placing the actions of the learner in a central position. In this kind of learning, what is essential are the personal insights of learners and their abilities to observe and approach complex phenomena through, for example, researching learning solutions. Setting goals, allowing students to self-evaluate and group work are also central to phenomenon-based learning.
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2. Interaction and Cooperation
4. Scientific Knowledge and Thinking
5. Education, Society and Change