teknologiapainotteinen

Te teknologiapainotteinen is a Finnish adjective meaning technology-oriented. It is used to describe educational programs, curricula, or organizational approaches in which technology, engineering, and related digital competences are central to learning goals. The term combines teknologia (technology) and painotteinen (emphasizing or prioritizing).

In Finnish schooling, teknologiapainotteinen is used to characterize study tracks, modules, or entire curricula that place a strong emphasis on technology and its applications. This can appear in general education as teknologiapainotteinen oppiaine or opintopolku, and in vocational or upper secondary tracks where courses cover information technology, programming, robotics, electronics, and digital manufacturing. The approach aims to develop problem-solving, computational thinking, and practical skills relevant to the modern labor market. It can be implemented across disciplines, integrating technology across mathematics, science, and design subjects to reflect real-world technological contexts.

The term is common in Finnish education policy and school discourse, but its exact meaning can vary between schools and curricula since it is not a rigid standardized category. It aligns with broader aims of digital literacy and STEM education in Finland, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects as part of broader education reforms.

Related concepts include STEM education and digital literacy, with teknologiapainotteinen serving as a descriptive label for curricula and programs that foreground technology and its applications in learning.