In this lecture we will learn about the historical development of guidance in Finland, and also the current provisions, initiatives, and challenges of guidance especially in educational settings. You will also get to know the Finnish education system and the Finnish labor organization. Pay special attention to how the lecturer describes the major educational reform in Finland while launching the comprehensive education; the system of guidance was introduces along the reform. At that time Finland began also to train special councellors as catalysts and advocates of the new system.

Before any lecture either print or save to your computer the assigned PowerPoint presentation.

Assignment before the lecture: None.

Open or save the PowerPoint slides related to this lecture HERE.

Listen to the lecture, and afterwards do the assignment given below.

Write your learning experiences into your personal Reflective report

Assignment after the lecture: None.