Home Training: Competence-based approach and S2 assessment Blog 05 / 11 / 26 Training: Competence-based approach and S2 assessment In-service training for teachers and trainers of Finnish, 5 credits Target group The training is intended for teachers and trainers of Finnish in liberal adult education. Aims and content The aim of the training is to gain knowledge of the competence-based approach and to strengthen Finnish teachers’ skills in continuous assessment, which the training sees above all as guiding students and supporting learning. During the training, participants focus on creating teaching and assessment materials and get to know both receptive skills (listening and reading) and productive skills (speaking and writing). The training also covers topics such as the development of literacy. Studies The training includes five days of contact teaching and online work on the Moodle learning platform. Each training day includes an assignment and an online discussion on the topic. You can also complete the training entirely online. Please note that the training is in Finnish. Schedule and trainers The training days are on Thursdays at 16.30–19.45. The training venue is Helsingin aikuisopisto (Runeberginkatu 22–24), but you can take part in all training days online. 19 September: Competence-based approach, Marja Juhola, MA 24 October: Assessing comprehension skills, Jussi Visti, MA 21 November: Continuous assessment to support teaching and learning, Jutta Kosola, MA 12 December: Assessing speaking and interaction, Jutta Kosola, MA 23 January: From basic writing skills to independent writing, Irene Wichmann, PhD All assignments must be completed by 15 June 2025 to receive a certificate. Applying for the training The application form is open and the application period ends on 13 September. Those selected for the training will be sent an invitation after the application period has ended. Register for the training Fees and cancellation terms The training is in-service training for liberal adult education staff funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education and is free of charge for participants. Participants pay any travel, accommodation, meal and substitute costs themselves. A fee of €50 is charged for cancelling after the last registration date. A fee of €100 is charged for dropping out of the course without a valid reason. More information Nuppu Tuononen, Head of Finnish Language, Writing and Open University Studies+358 50 421 0894, nuppu.tuononen@helao.fi Previous Next
