Safety training needs of educational institutions
Savolainen, Timo; Airo, Kaisa; Jylhä, Tuuli (2024)
Emerald
2024
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024062456859
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2024062456859
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Purpose – The overall quality of education may be compromised due to the limited availability of safety and security (S&S) courses in professional teacher education. The purpose of this paper is to identify the main safety-related training needs of a higher education institution, which may provide insights for improving the quality of education from a safety perspective.
Design/methodology/approach – This study included 17 interviews with students and staff experienced in S&S due to their professions. The study also used Laurea University of Applied Sciences’ (Laurea) S&S reports, which have a variety of S&S events from 28 October 2020 to 20 December 2021. Both data sets were analyzed using qualitative theory-driven content analysis.
Findings – Safety risks at schools are mainly constructed through the negative psychosocial atmosphere and lack of safety knowledge and/or skills. There is a need for safety training covering key topics such as crime prevention, violence, fire safety and understanding inclusion and diversity.
Practical implications – The study proposes a new risk-based training and development management
model for school management and the planning of training activities.
Social implications – The analysis offers valuable perceptions of the S&S challenges of
educational institutions, which can be used as a starting point to enhance overall educational quality
and safety.
Design/methodology/approach – This study included 17 interviews with students and staff experienced in S&S due to their professions. The study also used Laurea University of Applied Sciences’ (Laurea) S&S reports, which have a variety of S&S events from 28 October 2020 to 20 December 2021. Both data sets were analyzed using qualitative theory-driven content analysis.
Findings – Safety risks at schools are mainly constructed through the negative psychosocial atmosphere and lack of safety knowledge and/or skills. There is a need for safety training covering key topics such as crime prevention, violence, fire safety and understanding inclusion and diversity.
Practical implications – The study proposes a new risk-based training and development management
model for school management and the planning of training activities.
Social implications – The analysis offers valuable perceptions of the S&S challenges of
educational institutions, which can be used as a starting point to enhance overall educational quality
and safety.