haridustöös

Haridustöös is an Estonian term referring to work in the field of education. It encompasses activities aimed at facilitating learning, developing competencies, and supporting learners across formal and non-formal settings. The phrase is used to describe roles, tasks, and processes in educational contexts, ranging from classroom teaching to program design and evaluation.

The term is commonly found in job titles and program descriptions. For example, haridustöötaja denotes an education worker. The form haridustöös indicates involvement in educational work, or activities conducted within the field of education, and is used in phrases that describe people, projects, or initiatives connected to learning.

In practice, haridustöös covers a broad range of activities, including classroom instruction, learning support, curriculum development, training and professional development, project coordination, and administrative tasks related to education. It is applicable across various institutions and settings, such as schools, universities, vocational training centers, libraries, non-governmental organizations, and local government programs that promote learning and skill development.

Policy context in Estonia emphasizes lifelong learning, digital competence, and inclusive education. In policy texts and program descriptions, haridustöös is frequently referenced to emphasize collaboration among teachers, administrators, and communities to improve access to high-quality education and to support diverse learner needs.

See also: Education in Estonia; Lifelong learning; Youth work; Non-formal education.