Äidinkielenopetus
Äidinkielenopetus refers to the teaching of a student's mother tongue, most commonly Finnish or Swedish in Finland, but also other languages for students with different linguistic backgrounds. The primary goal of mother tongue instruction is to develop the student's language skills, including reading comprehension, writing, oral expression, and grammar. It aims to foster a strong command of the language, enabling effective communication and critical thinking.
In addition to linguistic proficiency, äidinkielenopetus also focuses on literary education. This involves studying literature, understanding
The curriculum for äidinkielenopetus is structured to progressively build upon students' skills from early childhood education