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Enhancing Higher Education through Research-Based Teaching at the University of Helsinki

The Centre for Research and Development of Higher Education at the University of Helsinki fosters a student-centered approach by integrating research-based teaching strategies. Established in 2002, the center conducts vital research on university teaching quality, academic thinking skills, and virtual learning environments. With over 100 educators trained annually, the center facilitates courses designed to enhance teaching skills, focusing on innovative practices. The University of Helsinki is committed to advancing scientific research and developing educational excellence, serving 38,000 students with a diverse academic framework.

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Enhancing Higher Education through Research-Based Teaching at the University of Helsinki

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  1. Research-based teaching and educational development Sari Lindblom-Ylänne Professor, director Centre for Research and Development of Higher Education University of Helsinki

  2. University of Helsinki in a nutshell • Established in 1640 • 38.000 students and 7.400 staff members • 4.200 degrees per year • of these, 350 doctorates • 63% female students • 11 faculties • bilingual (Finnish and Swedish)

  3. The University aims at • student-centred approach to teaching • reseach-based teaching • as well as research-based development of teaching and learning • high-level scientific resesarch and researcher education • member of LERU (League of European Research Universities)

  4. Centralised and decentralised support for academic development

  5. Financing of staff development • Centre for Research and Development of Higher Education • funding from central administration • e.g., for years 2002-2004, 200.000 euros per year • separate funding for certain research projects • Campus Development Units • funding from central administration • funding from the Faculties

  6. Centre for Research and Development of Higher Education • Established in 2002 • Concentrates on carrying out research on teaching and learning in higher education • The main research areas • Scholarship of university teaching • Quality of teaching and learning at university • Development of academic thinking skills of students • Virtual university and virtual learning environments

  7. Teacher training at the centre • More than 100 teachers per year participates in the courses • Courses are not compulsory • Teaching skills and merits are taken into consideration when fulfilling academic posts • Teachers are very motivated • Hardly no dropouts • Aims of the courses • providing knowledge of research on learning and instruction in higher education • reflection of conceptions of teaching and learning as well as on onw teaching practices • developing teaching and supporting student learning

  8. Courses on university pedagogy • University pedagogy I • 10-12 ECTS • 4-6 months • University pedagogy II • 30 ECTS • Only after course I • one year • Scholarship of university teaching • 70 ECTS • Only after courses I and II • two years

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