Professional Teacher

Target group of the programme

The Professional Teacher Education programme in English suits for students who are not proficient in Finnish. 

The programme is meant for teachers and teacher applicants who plan to work at universities of applied sciences or at secondary level vocational institutions/colleges. 

Education also suits for participants who have come to Finland from abroad and/or who are interested in working as teachers in the English-speaking degree programmes in Finland, or focusing on export of education programmes and international activities in the area of education. 

Studies – theory and practice

The teacher education programme combines a strong theoretical foundation with an investigative and developmental approach to teaching and the student-teacher experience. It has a special emphasis on the integration of theory and practice, as well as on encouraging students to participate developmental efforts in their own institutions. It fosters an investigative and development oriented approach to teaching.

In teaching and tutoring training, you will be able to develop your skills in practice. For example, your training may take place in projects between a vocational institution and working life, in classrooms or workshops, workplaces in the industry, online, in third sector locations or outside.

Qualify as a professional teacher

The education leads to a formal pedagogical qualification which applies for teacher’s positions in other educational institutions as well. After completing the education, you’ll also have the skills and knowledge to act as human resource developer, consultant or self-employed trainer.