edumielleisenä

Edumieleisenä refers to a Finnish concept related to educational intimacy. It is an ongoing debate within the education system in Finland and other Nordic countries about the importance of concepts and emotions in learning. The term 'intimacy' captures the idea of a personal and meaningful relationship between knowledge and the learner.

Edumieleisenä typically involves teachers introducing personal anecdotes, emotions, and experiences to accompany teaching materials. This approach aims to create a more engaging learning environment by validating students' emotional responses to academic content. The goal is to establish a formative connection between educational subjects and students' experiences, fostering motivation and a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Some proponents argue that using emotions and storytelling within educational settings can help diminish the formal atmosphere prevailing in traditional classrooms, making learning more approachable and accessible. This approach may have the potential to reach numerous children who might struggle in an academic setting due to various reasons such as difficulties with certain subjects, learning disabilities, trauma, etc.

However, the edumieleisenä concept also raises questions about its adaptability to various learning environments and populations. In addition to considering the complexity and sensitivities involved when sharing personal anecdotes, a teacher's sense of professionalism, and credentials could be undermined by using emotions and storytelling as a primary teaching method.