How the aim of lifelong learning will change the work of programme coordinators in Metropolia
Vallinkoski, Maarit (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020060216195
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This thesis is research of how the aim of increasing amount of continuous learning will change the work of Programme Coordinators in Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.
The Ministry of Education and Culture released “Proposal for Finland” in October 2017. Continuous learning is important part of this proposal. The aim in Finland is to become a nation with the most competent labor force.
The purpose of the study was to find out how these aims may change the work of Programme Coordinators in Metropolia, how the topic is already known and what kind of information should be offered.
This phenomenological research was conducted by sending a questionnaire and interviews. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview with five Programme Coordinators.
The majority of respondents needed more information concerning continuous learning and wanted clarification about the process. Most of them thought that increasing amount of continuous education would also increase the work of Programme Coordinators.
The findings indicate that training or education for Programme Coordinators would be needed to improve their competence on continuous learning.
The Ministry of Education and Culture released “Proposal for Finland” in October 2017. Continuous learning is important part of this proposal. The aim in Finland is to become a nation with the most competent labor force.
The purpose of the study was to find out how these aims may change the work of Programme Coordinators in Metropolia, how the topic is already known and what kind of information should be offered.
This phenomenological research was conducted by sending a questionnaire and interviews. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview with five Programme Coordinators.
The majority of respondents needed more information concerning continuous learning and wanted clarification about the process. Most of them thought that increasing amount of continuous education would also increase the work of Programme Coordinators.
The findings indicate that training or education for Programme Coordinators would be needed to improve their competence on continuous learning.