Moduuliperusteisista

Moduuliperusteisista is a Finnish term used to describe educational or training approaches organized around modules. In such systems, each module contains a defined set of learning outcomes, content, activities, and assessment criteria. Modules are designed to be studied in a sequence or, in some cases, independently, enabling flexible pacing and the accumulation of credentials.

Key characteristics include a modular structure, clear outcomes, and the possibility of credit assignment for each module. Programs may allow stacking of modules toward a qualification or degree, and may use online, blended, or face-to-face delivery. The design aims to align with national standards or sector-specific requirements to ensure coherence with overall qualifications frameworks.

Applications: The modular approach is common in vocational education and training, higher education, and adult or continuing education. It supports lifelong learning by enabling learners to begin with entry modules and progressively take more advanced ones as needed.

Benefits: Greater flexibility for learners (self-paced study, branching pathways), easier updating of content, easier credit transfer, and the ability to tailor programs to individual career goals.

Challenges: Maintaining coherence across modules, ensuring consistent assessment and grading, aligning modules with a common qualification framework, and provisioning resources for module development and delivery.

Implementation considerations: Careful module design with explicit outcomes, alignment with qualifications frameworks, clear credit rules, and quality assurance and evaluation processes. Stakeholder collaboration among educators, employers, and learners is often essential.