Haridustegevuses

Haridustegevuses is an Estonian term used to describe the activities involved in providing, organizing and participating in education. It refers to the processes through which knowledge, skills and competences are planned, delivered, assessed and developed. The concept covers formal education in schools and universities, vocational training, adult education and non-formal learning activities organized by communities, employers, NGOs, and other providers, as well as informal learning that occurs outside structured settings.

The scope of haridustegevuses includes curriculum development, teaching methods, assessment and examination, student support services, and teacher professional development. It also encompasses the management and governance of educational institutions, as well as financing and quality assurance mechanisms. The term is used to describe activities carried out by a range of actors, including learners, teachers, schools, universities, local authorities, ministries, employers and the broader society.

In practice, haridustegevused are delivered through a mix of classroom instruction, digital learning, project-based work, and experiential learning, with adaptation to different age groups and contexts. The concept underscores education as a continuous, structured process aimed at developing competences necessary for participation in society and the labor market. In Estonia and in policy documents from other countries, the term is commonly employed to refer to all activities that fall under the broad umbrella of education, spanning formal, non-formal and informal learning.