Goals
Goal 1: The students’ university
The Faculty will prioritize:
1.1. A learning environment that promotes engagement and accountability, where expectations are clearly communicated
1.2. Student-active learning methods that raise awareness among students about the value of academic work
1.3. Supportive forums for learning that foster communities of collaboration and mastery
1.4. Further development of student democracy and involvement in decision-making at the Faculty
1.5. A proactive culture for accessibility and universal design
Goal 2: Relevant, robust and attractive programmes
The Faculty will prioritize:
2.1. Academically and financially viable programmes and courses
2.2. Attractive and work-relevant programmes of study within general academic and teacher programmes
2.3. Lifelong learning through an expanded CPD portfolio and flexible programmes and courses reaching more people
2.4. Facilitating increased internationalization for both incoming and outgoing students
2.5. Enhancing student recruitment and completion rate
Goal 3: Quality in research and academic development work
The Faculty will prioritize:
3.1. Facilitating independent and basic research
3.2. Culture and structure for externally funded research and development projects
3.3. Further developing interdisciplinary environments for research relevant to kindergartens, schools and education
3.4. Further developing research cooperation across academic environments, nationally and internationally
3.5. Increased student participation in the Faculty's research and development activities
Goal 4: Efficient, sustainable and responsible use of new technology and new work methods
The Faculty will prioritize:
4.1. Humanistic and pedagogical exploration and critique of artificial intelligence and other new technologies
4.2. Training students and staff for responsible and fit-for-purpose use of artificial intelligence
4.3. Work methods that promote sustainability, responsibility and democracy
Goal 5: Socially beneficial innovation and entrepreneurship
The Faculty will prioritize:
5.1. Strengthening and highlighting the contributions of the humanities and education to solving societal challenges
5.2. Innovation and entrepreneurship in study programmes based on the disciplines' premises and opportunities
5.3. Further developing the study programmes' relevance to working life through collaboration with society
5.4. Knowledge transfer to society through research-based innovation
Goal 6: Prominent national position
The Faculty will prioritize:
6.1. National recognition in teaching and research within teacher education
6.2. Humanities and pedagogical academic environments that are recognized both nationally and internationally
6.3. Participating in public debate and dissemination through academics who are nationally sought-after communicators
Goal 7: The Faculty as an attractive workplace
The Faculty will prioritize:
7.1. Further developing partnerships and involvement in decision-making processes within the Faculty
7.2. Further developing a suitable division of labour and fostering good collaboration between academic and administrative staff
7.3. Facilitating opportunities for employees to develop their skills and advance their careers