Learning outcomes

Student

- understands the basic features of the education system and the importance of education as a part of society and culture,
- knows the current trends of societal changes and understands how the changes in the relations between the individual and society is affecting the individual´s position, education and the education institution.

Contents

The study module is engaging students in becoming acquainted with the fundamental questions and structures of education and its societal and cultural connections. The changes in the relations between the individual and the society are studied and the impact on education and the education institutions.

The scientific frame of the study module: The sociology of education and education policy

Teaching methods

Evaluation

Study materials

Antikainen, A., et al. 1996. Living in a learning society: life histories, identities and education. London: Falmer Press.
Sennett, R. 1998. Corrosion of character. New York: Norton.

Belongs to following study modules

2015–2016

Teaching

Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.

KASP2 Kasvatus, koulutus ja yhteiskunta

KASP1-5 Basic Studies in Education -courses, preparation groups and book exams

For Open University students only

KASP2 Kasvatus, koulutus ja yhteiskunta

KASP2 Kasvatus, koulutus ja yhteiskunta, monimuoto-opetus

KASP2 Kasvatus, koulutus ja yhteiskunta, monimuoto-opetus Pori

KASP2 Kasvatus, koulutus ja yhteiskunta, monimuoto-opetus Seinäjoki

KASP2 Kasvatus, koulutus ja yhteiskunta, verkko-opinnot Location independent teaching