FINEEC’s evaluation of the general upper secondary education reform (LUKA) 2021–2024

Objects of evaluation:

Implementation of the National Core Curriculum for General Upper Secondary Education
Strengthening of general knowledge and ability and pedagogical practices
Streamlining of studies to improve access to further studies and working life and to promote international competence
Strengthening support for learning and special needs education
Student wellbeing
Achievement of the objectives related to the matriculation examination

General upper secondary education reform (2017)

attraction
general knowledge and ability
further studies
smooth transition
HEI cooperation
quality
learning outcomes
individual, flexible study paths
guidance and support
interdisciplinary studies

Curriculum reform (2021)

transversality
guidance counselling
support
surrounding world: higher education institutions, internationalization, working life, entrepreneurship

At the background:

Expansion of compulsory education 2021
Higher education: student admission reform 2020
Act on the Matriculation Examination 2019
Act on General Upper Secondary Education 2018
Pupil and Student Welfare Act 2013
Universities Act 2009

Context:

General upper secondary school. Distribution of lesson hours. Young people and adults. Wellbeing?