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Life as Learning (LEARN)

Director: Professor Hannele Niemi,
University of Helsinki, Department of Education
Coordinator: Raija Latva-Karjanmaa,
University of Helsinki, Department of Education
e-mail: raija.latva-karjanmaa@helsinki.fi
Programme Website: http://www.aka.fi/Learn

The Academy of Finland's 'Life as Learning' Research Programme started in autumn 2002. The programme is due to run for four years, involves 17 projects, and focuses upon the reinterpretation of lifelong learning and the reinterpretation of work-related learning. The programme has five research themes: Redefining the Concept of Learning; The Social and Cultural Context of Learning; Knowledge Creation; Work Environments; and New Teachership. The programme is the Academy of Finland's flagship in educational research, has been internationally reviewed and has already established strong international links. It is funded by the:

Academy of Finland (EUR 5.1 million, 2002 - 2006)
National Board of Education,
Ministry of Education,
National Technology Agency (Tekes)
Finnish Work Environment Fund.

All Finlands' Projects here.

For more information here

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