1. Insight into Science Education in Finland CfSC Merike Kesler 17.9.2007 in York

2. Characteristics of Finland Small population population density 16 inh. per km² Nature, environment and forest industry Turkey 91 South Korea 492 forest tool 60 years ago forest tool today

3. Characteristics of Finland LEARNING IN NATURE Field education and field works -compulsory in basic education in all forms

4. Science education and teaching BROAD SENSE scientific knowledge critical and rational thinking skills for future development All subjects Basis for full life NARROW SENSE physical sciences life sciences mathematics computer science and technology Basis for science literacy

5. Teacher training Higher university education – Master's degree Science Educators -class teacher (forms 1-6) -subject teacher (forms 7-9 and secondary education) The Faculty of Behavioural Science Teacher Training SchoolsSubject departments

6. Teacher training Work networks after graduating - meeting place for exchange of ideas, materials and experiences - co-operation - interaction between colleagues which promotes interest and enthusiasm - continuing professional development * Association for teachers biology and geography * Association for teachers physics, chemistry and mathematics 95% of all teachers

7. Informal science education Role of out-of-schools science education organisations - to get positive contacts in science - to increase children’s interest and teacher willingness to teach science - links between school science and everyday science Children and young people have a right to varied hobbies and interests Science clubs and camps provide activities for children within a safe and professional environment

8. Problems and views in future Problem Next decade the amount of inhabitants over 65 years is increased by 50 % Views -Young people into working life sooner -Shorter studying times -The amount of knowledge increases

9. Problems and views in future where was the knowledge produced by whom for what purpose what will be the potential consequences for the surrounding society at large www.yle.fi

10. Problems and views in future Solution -new subject for basic education SCIENTIFIC MEDIA EDUCATION - science education must be more and more integrated in other subjects

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