oppimisala
Oppimisala is a Finnish term used in education to denote a learning domain or subject area within the curriculum. The word combines oppiminen (learning) and ala (area or field). In Finnish educational policy, oppimisala serves as a framework for organizing instruction around broad areas of competence, such as language and communication, mathematics, sciences, arts, humanities, physical education, and craft and design. The concept supports grouping related competences across grade levels, enabling teachers to plan integrated instruction and to assess progress against a coherent set of goals rather than isolated topics.
In practice, oppimisala may be used to describe both concrete subjects (oppiaineet) and cross-curricular themes. It
The concept is commonly referenced in national core curricula and in local curricular planning, with the exact