We have visited vocational school for special needs students. First of all project director Mr. petteri Ora gave us a short presentation about this school, history of this school, some information which consists of different projects. The first school was found in 1939 year, the Kiipula foundation found in 1945. As I mentioned they have an exchange projects. Students and teachers have possibilities to go abroad for 2-3 weeks. It is important they do their best to find job for their students. They work with companies collaboratively. The Kiipula vocational college has a project involves prisoners. It is like a rehabilitation center for them.
After this principle Mr. Markku Aunola continued explanation about this college. Firstly he described his own experience. He worked as lecturer in HAMK, then he changed his job and now he has been working for 14 years.
Principle of the college described the path of becoming a teacher for special needs students.
Vocational teacher:
- higher education;
- 3 years of working experience;
- 60 credit pedagogical course;
- 60 credits special needs teacher training.
Shortly he spoke about salary of teacher and special needs teachers earn 20% more salary than others.
The college designed for 600 students. The government allocates about 33 000 euros per student.
During the meeting our teachers asked different questions. We had some kind of discussion.
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