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Peer reviewedSarkikoski, Tuomo – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses a paradigm shift from technological positivism to social systems thinking in technology. Describes the role of engineers and engineering education from the perspective of this new orientation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHilska, Urpo – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1990
Described is the student selection procedure for higher education in technical sciences in Finland. Examined are the outlook, problems, and opportunities for development of universities of technology in the 1990s. The inadequate preparation of students in math and science and the lack of women who chose technological studies are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, College Preparation, College Science
Download full textAlamaki, Ari – 1998
This paper discusses using technology education in the elementary school to encourage innovation and adaptation, technological literacy, and creative problem solving. Technology education is seen based on hands-on activities where pupils make things and become familiar with their technological environment. The hands-on activity should evolve like…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Foreign Countries
Tammekann, Eeva-Maija – 1979
Legislation affecting scientific libraries in Finland is reviewed in the areas of staffing, inter-library cooperation, library financing, qualifications for scientific library posts, economic administration, and planning. (RAO)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Legislation
Viteli, Jarmo – 1989
The first of the six sections in this description of the national educational system in Finland discusses the system's goals, its structure and size, the curriculum in the comprehensive and upper secondary schools, and studies in higher education and at the post-graduate level. The second section describes the organization and funding of…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Fjallbrant, Nancy, Ed. – IATUL Proceedings, 1981
The views of practicing librarians, library directors, and library school teachers are presented in this series of papers on the educational needs of those planning to work in academic and special libraries, particularly scientific and technological research libraries. Included are: (1) "New Trends in Education of Librarians and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Continuing Education, Employment Qualifications, Foreign Countries
Science and Technology Policy Council of Finland, Helsinki. – 2000
The public sector in Finland faces tasks and challenges in promoting science, technology, and innovations in conditions of global change. Sustainable economic, social, and cultural development will continue to demand comprehensive development of the innovation system based on solid cooperation between the public and private sectors in the country.…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Educational Needs, Educational Research, Educational Trends
