{"id":83,"date":"2017-03-03T12:27:15","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T10:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myscience.fi\/en\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2025-06-18T15:48:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T12:48:22","slug":"centre","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myscience.fi\/en\/centre\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We promote competence in LUMA<\/span> subjects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LUMA Centre Finland promotes competence in LUMA subjects (i.e., mathematics, science and technology) according to its strategy<\/a> (PDF) and plan of action validated by the board<\/a>. The mission of LUMA Centre Finland -network is to reach a high level of knowledge in science and technology among pupils, students and teachers and to ensure a sufficient number of science and technology professionals all across Finland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To achieve this, LUMA<\/span> Centre Finland inspires and motivates children and youth into mathematics, science and technology through the latest methods and activities of science and technology education. The centre supports the lifelong learning of teachers working on all levels of education from early childhood to universities. It also strengthens the development of research-based teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our network brings together 13 regional LUMA Centres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LUMA<\/span> Centre Finland is an umbrella organization for 13 LUMA<\/span> Centres in Finnish universities. Each regional centre works within its own region but also focuses on its own topics and themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional LUMA Centres<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Aalto University Junior<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Central Finland LUMA<\/span> Centre<\/a> (University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. LUMA<\/span> Centre Lapland<\/a> (University of Lapland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. LUMA<\/span> Centre of Central Ostrobothnia<\/a> (Kokkola University Campus Chydenius)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. LUMA<\/span> Centre of Ostrobothnia<\/a> (University of Vaasa)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. LUMA<\/span> Centre of Southwestern Finland<\/a> (University of Turku)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. LUMA<\/span> Centre of the University of Eastern Finland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. LUMA<\/span> Centre of the University of Oulu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. LUMA<\/span> Centre P\u00e4ij\u00e4nne Tavastia<\/a> (Lahti University Campus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Junior University<\/span> <\/a>(LUT University + Saimaa University of Applied Sciences)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Skolresurs<\/span><\/a> (\u00c5bo Akademi University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Juniversity <\/a>(Tampere University)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. University of Helsinki Science Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Our science and technology education research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    LUMA Centre Finland\u2019s main purpose is to use scientific research to develop pedagogical innovations in math, science\/environmental studies, and technology teaching according to its research strategy.

    The iterative methodology of design-based research (DBR) is used significantly in research because it not only produces new theoretical information but also new practical solutions that directly serve daily operations, such as learning environments, operational concepts, pedagogical approaches, and data. Based on the acquired theoretical research data, it is possible to develop current and new forms of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We use the following design-based research model as a basis for our science education activities. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    See the Research and Development Policy of the LUMA Centre Finland<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    LUMAT Science Research Forum<\/a> aims to deepen the collaboration between science education researchers in Finland and globally. It also publishes a double peer-reviewed open access journal LUMAT<\/a> on math, science and technology education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Pupils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The StarT programme promotes project-based learning in STEM subjects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In the StarT programme<\/a>, students from early childhood education to upper secondary school learn together and from each other through collaborative working by carrying out interdisciplinary projects in groups. These projects, created by children and youths, allow teachers and educators to naturally incorporate science, mathematics, and technology into any subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    StarT promotes project-based learning<\/strong> and active collaboration<\/strong> within the learning community and outside of it. Through project-based learning, the students get real-life experiences of science, technology, and mathematics<\/strong>. StarT programme combines schools and kindergartens with companies, researchers, other schools, universities, and organizations. Learning can be exciting, meaningful, and effective all at the same time \u2013 StarT is just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"LUMA-finland Learn more about work on STEAM science education from the novel online book.<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    The key figures of our activities in 2021\u20132024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    185,000 people participated in our activities each year. In comparison, we reached around 61,300 people per year during the 2017\u20132020 period of the national task.<\/p>\n
    We provided in-service teacher training to an average of 4,600 education and training professionals per year.<\/p>\n
    We produced an average of 130 research publications per year (50 per year in 2017\u20132020).<\/p>\n
    LUMA labs were visited by an average of 34,000 students and teachers per year (20,000 per year in 2017\u20132020).<\/p>\n
    We organised educational events and workshops with an average of 34,000 students or teachers annually.<\/p>\n
    Our after-school activities, such as summer camps and science clubs, reach 3,400 children and young people each year.<\/p>\n
    Read the full report on the 2021\u20132024 National Task here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Background of LUMA Centre Finland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    So-called LUMA<\/span> activities have been arranged in Finland since the 1990s. LUMA is an abbreviation of the Finnish words for natural sciences and mathematics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Finnish youth achieve very well in mathematics and science according to international (e.g.,\u00a0PISA and TIMSS) and national<\/span> results. However, fewer pupils are interested in studying these subjects. Few youth know about the career possibilities that studying in STEM fields opens, or about the Finnish innovations in these fields. It also seems to be necessary to increase the teachers\u2019 knowledge of these fields and the career possibilities they provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Between 1996 and 2002, \u00a0the Finnish National Board of Education coordinated the so-called\u00a0LUMA\u00a0programme as a science education development project. The project aimed to raise the standard of Finnish science education and competence on an international level, to improve education practices, and to promote interest in science and technology. On 9 December 2003, the University of Helsinki established the first LUMA Centre to continue this work. One of its main goals was to strengthen the LUMA<\/span> operations to promote science and technology education throughout Finland. Since then, twelve other\u00a0LUMA<\/span> Centres have been launched in different universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    LUMA<\/span> Centre Finland began on 8 November 2013 as the umbrella organization for LUMA<\/span> Centres in Finnish universities and university campuses. It was also established to strengthen and promote their collaboration.\u00a0LUMA<\/span> Centre Finland shares the national concern about the level of competence in mathematics, science, and technology, as well as the insufficient number of professionals in these fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    International cooperation in STEM education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    The Centre belongs to the Science on Stage Europe<\/a> as well as to the EU STEM Coalition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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