Inclusive vocational education and training
Research on inclusive vocational education examines vocational training, teaching methods, structures for special support, the diversity of learners and learning, as well as staff competencies, all from the perspective of inclusive vocational education.
Finland is dedicated to fostering inclusive education and ensuring everyone’s right to learn and pursue studies. With the expansion of compulsory education, all individuals under 18 are entitled to upper secondary education. Additionally, vocational education and training (VET) plays a key role in lifelong learning, serving adult learners as well. At the same time, the number of students with an immigrant background in VET has grown, leading to an increasing demand for student support and a wider range of support needs.
Diversity also presents challenges for universities of applied sciences and working life, where efforts are being made to find ways to support individuals with different support needs. This places new demands on teachers and education providers.
Focus of Research: Education and Learning Support
Osana inklusiivisen ammatillisen koulutuksen tutkimusta tarkastelemme ammatillista koulutusta, organisaatioiden toimintakulttuuria sekä prosesseja. Tarkastelemme, edistävätkö pedagogiset ratkaisut sekä erityisen tuen järjestelyt koulutuksen inklusiivisuutta, saavutettavuutta ja yhdenvertaisuutta.
Erityisenä kiinnostuksen kohteina tutkimuksessamme on aikuisten oppimisen haasteet ja pedagogiset ratkaisut, joiden avulla tuetaan näiden aikuisten oppimista, sekä vaativaa tukea tarvitsevien opiskelijoiden pedagogista moniammatillista tukea ja osallisuutta.
Inklusiivinen ammatillinen koulutus vaatii erityispedagogista osaamista koko henkilökunnalta. Tarkastelemme niin ammatillisten opettajien kuin ammatillisten erityisopettajien erityispedagogisia osaamistarpeita.
Kaisa Räty
Seija Eskola
Kati Jokio
Research and development projects
Kohti inklusiivista ammatillista koulutusta
