Kurssiraportti

Kurssiraportti, or course report, is a formal document used in Finnish education to summarize the planning, execution, and assessment of a course or module. It can be produced by students as part of course requirements or by teaching staff for reporting and quality assurance. The report serves as a concise record of what the course covered, how it was taught, and how learning outcomes were addressed.

A kurssiraportti typically includes essential information about the course, such as title and code, period, responsible department, learning objectives, content overview, teaching methods, and assessment criteria. It also logs completed assignments, examinations, and the extent to which the specified learning outcomes were met. Many versions incorporate reflections on the learning process, challenges encountered, and suggestions for future improvements. Appendices may contain syllabi, reading lists, or samples of student work.

The purpose of the kurssiraportti is to document and evaluate the course for several audiences, including students, instructors, program administrators, and quality assurance bodies. It may influence grading, credit allocation under institutional policies and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), and contributions to the program’s curricula. Because requirements vary between universities and faculties, formats and emphasis differ accordingly, but the core aim remains to provide a transparent, verifiable account of the course and its outcomes.