Themes and development work
Welcome to this section, where you will find materials and information on cross-cutting themes in education, such as:
- Digitalization
- Equality and Democracy Education
- Guidance and Working Life
- Promoting Literacy
- Wellbeing
Sustainable Development
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Digitalisation and digital competence
Digitalization and the promotion of digital competence support equal opportunities for learning and development. This work is done in accordance with the national policies issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Digital competence
AI guidelines
Equality, inclusion and democracy
In today's diverse and interconnected world, it is crucial for learners to understand and appreciate the principles of equality and inclusion, and the rights of the child that belong to every child. Democracy education further enriches this journey by encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and informed decision-making.
Rights of the child
Democracy education
Guidance counselling and working life
As society changes and develops, lifelong learning has become increasingly significant. Guidance related to lifelong learning helps individuals at different stages of life to recognize their abilities, skills, and interests. It also supports individuals in making decisions related to education and career paths, as well as managing their life trajectories.
Lifelong guidance in Finland
International competences and working life
National literacy strategy
Promoting multiliteracy and language awareness is an important part of various subjects. Good literacy skills are the foundation for all learning. Efforts to enhance literacy and multiliteracy are carried out in accordance with the national literacy strategy.
Multiliteracy
The National Literacy Programme
Safety and wellbeing
Every child has a right to a safe learning environment. The wellbeing of learners plays an integral role in education at all levels, and is also enforced by Finnish legislation and national core curricula. The concept of wellbeing has a broad meaning in Finnish education, encompassing physical, mental, social, as well as economic aspects.
Preventing bullying, harrassment and violence
School meals in Finland
Sustainable development
Climate and environmental education support continuous learning so that the values, knowledge, skills, and practices of individuals and society as a whole develop in accordance with sustainable development. The foundations of curricula and degrees provide a basis for addressing climate and environmental issues in teaching and education.
Sustainable development