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Open university: Active Citizenship and Non-Formal Education, autumn 2024

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
5 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Teaching, education and psychology
Teaching format:
Independent learning
Price:
100 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Course contents:

1) Introduction to Finnish adult education, non-formal education and the concept of active citizenship.
2) Introduction to the concept of sustainable development and the role of active citizenship and non-formal education in promoting sustainable development.
3) Students will familiarize themselves with the concepts of non-formal education and active citizenship in their own countries and culture.

Learning outcomes:

Students will:

  • Be familiar with the position and status of adult education as part of the Finnish education system, especially the significance of non-formal education in Finnish society.
  • Be conversant with the tradition of non-formal education and the different forms of the manifestation of active citizenship in Finland and abroad.
  • Be familiar with operations of institutions offering active citizenship and non-formal education.
  • Understand how active citizenship and non-formal education contribute to sustainable development goals.

Please check Peppi- study guide for more information about the course.

This course is a part of the basic studies Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development that also offer an open university route to a Bachelor Degree Programme of the same name at the University of Eastern Finland. Read more here.

Online course: learning tasks 20 h, essay 30 h, independent work 85 h. The course consists of independent learning modules. In each of these modules, students will complete a set of learning tasks. There are compulsory parts and optional parts in each module. Students will write an essay of 5-6 pages using the course literature provided in Moodle. Students must choose their own topic and title for the essay.

The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. The study fee is paid at registration.

Please find more information: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi) There is no separate registration or fee for study modules; register for each course individually.

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year.

Irrespective of time

Online course.

English

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Registration instructions

 

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our training secretary, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.  

 

If you have not studied at UEF before, you will also receive instructions for activating a UEF username. If you already have a UEF username, change the password to your account. 

 

Your username will receive full access rights when your study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our study affairs secretary. Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2024-08-08 09:00
Registration ends:
2024-10-25 23:59