kiinnostusmallin
Kiinnostusmalli, or interest model, is a term used in Finnish educational and psychological literature to describe theoretical and sometimes computational frameworks that explain how interest in a topic develops and interacts with learning. These models view interest as a dynamic construct that can arise from a specific task or context and may develop into a longer‑lasting disposition toward a subject.
Most kiinnostusmalli distinguish between situational interest—triggered by novelty, curiosity, or perceived value of the activity—and individual
Applications include instructional design, curriculum development, and learning analytics. In practice, researchers employ surveys based on
Kiinnostusmalli is not a single universal theory but a family of approaches used within Finland to study