Esimerkkitilanteisiin

Esimerkkitilanteisiin is a Finnish term used in education and training to refer to a set of illustrative, hypothetical situations designed to demonstrate concepts, procedures, or expected behaviors. It is the plural form of esimerkkitilanne (example situation) and appears in curricula and manuals that organize learning around scenarios.

Purpose and use: The primary aim is to provide learners with concrete, context-rich material in which rules or principles can be applied. Esimerkkitilanteisiin support skill development, decision making, and ethical reasoning by presenting realistic challenges and inviting learners to decide on actions and discuss consequences. They can also serve as prompts for assessment and feedback.

Structure: A typical esimerkkitilanne includes a setting, actors or roles, and a problem or decision point. Some materials present multiple response options and outline the outcomes of each choice, followed by annotations that explain appropriate actions and the underlying rationale.

Applications: They are used in language learning, professional training (such as customer service, safety, and leadership), compliance and ethics education, and informal tutoring. Effective sets reflect diverse contexts, avoid stereotypes, and align with learning objectives and organizational guidelines.

Examples: A scenario where a coworker is taking credit for someone else’s work; a scenario where a customer requests an exception to a policy; a scenario addressing how to handle inappropriate language in a team channel. Learners discuss, simulate responses, and compare outcomes with recommended solutions.

See also: scenario-based learning, case study, role-play, ethics training.