Eco-social education means understanding the seriousness of climate change and striving to act sustainably. On the other hand, eco-social education is the balance of freedom and responsibility in human thinking and actions on a finite planet. Promoting sustainable development in education and social communities is also an important goal of ours.
Examples of Eco-social education in Finland:
- UNIORI – Lappeenranta Junior University: We dare, we do, we succeed – Let science lead us. A study module that strengthens students’ interest in science, research, and university studies in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Students are the active participants in this study module.
- Kid Dialogue is a model for constructive discussion for children and young people based on the Timeout dialogue method, developed in Lahti. See presentation here.
- JOENSUU KIEKU – Integrating activities for immigrant families. Joensuu city’s language and culture group teaching team, KIEKU, is a team consisting of enthusiastic professionals that organize preparatory education, mother tongue classes taught in different languages, Finnish as a second language classes and provide learning support in different subjects. In addition to this, KIEKU team organizes various inclusive integrating activities for children and young people, such as dance and theater clubs, as well as activities for entire family. The Joensuu special and unique project is the Family School, which gathers immigrant families together for activities every week, where they get to know the Finnish school system and learn many other useful tips for a better adaptation. In addition, KIEKU makes its own educational material and give workshops and trainings. The activity also includes many kinds of art projects, such as educational films and plays. Next summer, there will be an international theater week, Joen Kieku Bravura! Check out the videos and brochures via the link!
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