The aim of written communication in the Finnish language is to develop the student's communication skills and to support the student to develop into an expert. The goal of written communication studies is for students to achieve the literary skills needed in their studies, working life, and in their own discipline.
Six teachers from Georgia visited the Turun normaalikoulu school and the Turku International School during August and September to learn more about Finnish education. On 16 September, the Finnish International School opened in the city of Saguramo.
For five weeks, a group of teachers from Hong Kong visited the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Turku and the Turun normaalikoulu school to learn more about the Finnish education system and teacher education. As for the special characteristics of the Finnish education system, the visitors were particularly interested in phenomenon-based learning, teacher’s independent role, and focusing on the pedagogical aspect of teaching.
EduGrow Research Seminar starts the Spring Day on Education on Thursday March 28, 2019. The Spring Day continues with an Alumni Afternoon. Both events are open to everyone, welcome!
Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) strengthens its position as a leading multidisciplinary research unit in humanities and social sciences after recruiting new researchers, ten of whom started their work at the beginning of 2019. During their three-year projects, the Institute’s researchers will conduct a diverse range of interdisciplinary, innovative and socially impactful research.