THEME: EQUALITY AND RESPECT

"Physical education should contribute to promoting equality, gender equality, and community, as well as supporting cultural diversity. [...] Developing through movement means learning to respect others, being responsible, developing oneself in the long term, identifying and regulating emotions, and developing a positive self-image."

Equality and Respect are part of the key content I2 in physical education for grade 2:

• "The physical education program includes simple exercise games with rules, tasks, and activities where students collaborate and gain experience in helping each other."

The objectives related to I2 in physical education for grade 2 are:

• M7 guide the student to regulate their actions and emotional expressions in social situations in physical education 
• M8 support teamwork skills, such as following mutually agreed-upon rules by guiding the student to take responsibility for the success of common games and activities

• K2: "Students should be encouraged and guided towards positive interaction and cooperation. [...] Students should be treated with respect and taught good habits and how to show kindness."
• K3: "The importance of common rules, good habits, and encouraging feedback increases. [...] In school, students should learn basic facts about what promotes individual and collective well-being, safety, and a good daily life."
• K6: "Schoolwork should provide students with diverse opportunities to learn to work both independently and with others. They should practice participating in groups and collaborating, adapting their ideas to those of others, and taking responsibility according to their age. [...] Students should become familiar with various professions inside and outside school and learn to understand what these careers and jobs generally mean for society, especially regarding families' daily lives and livelihoods."
• K7: "Students should discuss with their peers what fairness, equality, and reciprocity mean. Through their own experiences, students should become acquainted with democratic principles and democracy in practice. [...] Together with students, they should consider what a fair and sustainable future means in our country and the world, and how they can contribute to such a future."

"Equality and equity are promoted by offering each student opportunities to gain a broad understanding of all the scientific fields and technologies relevant to environmental learning, as well as the educational opportunities available in the field. [...] The starting point is respect for nature and a human-worthy life in accordance with human rights. [...] Students are taught to respect everyone's right to personal integrity."

Equality and respect are part of the core content I1 in environmental studies for grade 2:

• "Students practice their emotional skills and promote mental well-being by respecting themselves and others, in accordance with their age."

Equality and respect are part of the core content I2 in environmental studies for grade 2:

• "Additionally, students learn how to behave in different everyday situations, respect physical integrity, prevent bullying, manage basic self-care, and seek help."

Equality and respect are part of the core content I6 in environmental studies for grade 2:

• The content is chosen diversely from various subareas of sustainable development. Students practice taking care of their own and shared belongings. [...] They reflect on the significance of their actions for themselves, other people, and their immediate surroundings."

The objectives related to I1, I2, and I6 in environmental studies for grade 2 are:

• M1 provide the student with opportunities to express their natural curiosity and help them realize the importance of environmental learning content
• M5 encourage the student to wonder and ask questions, using group reflections as a basis for small investigations and other activities
• M8 guide the student to act safely and securely, follow given instructions, and understand the reasons for them
• M10 guide the student to develop group work skills and emotional abilities, and to strengthen respect for themselves and others
• M14 encourage the student to express themselves and practice justifying their opinions
• M15 guide the student to reflect on factors promoting growth and development, health and well-being, and the basic necessities of life 

K1: "There should be room to wonder, gain insight, discover and invent, imagine, and find joy in learning. Students should be encouraged to ask questions, listen, make careful observations, seek information, and work together to produce and develop ideas, as well as present the results of their work."

K2: "Students should be encouraged and guided towards positive interaction and cooperation. [...] Students should be treated with respect and taught good habits and kindness."

K3: "The importance of common rules, good habits, and encouraging feedback increases. [...] At school, students should learn basic facts about what promotes individual and collective well-being, safety, and a good everyday life."

K4: "They should be guided to consider the difference between the fictional and the real world and recognize that every text has an author and a purpose. In this way, education allows students to develop the ability for critical literacy. [...] Students should be given ample opportunities to ask, wonder, tell stories, express their thoughts and opinions, and share their experiences through different forms and tools."

K7: "Together with students, discussions about the meaning of justice, equality, and reciprocity should take place. Students should become familiar with democratic principles and democracy in practice through their own experiences. [...] Students should contemplate what a just and sustainable future means in our country and the world, and how they can contribute to such a future."

"Teaching should guide students to respect life, human dignity, and what is sacred to oneself and others. [...] In grades 1-2, the task of religious education is [...] to approach the diversity of religions and worldviews in one's own class, school, and local community with respect. [...] Students should be encouraged to identify and express their feelings and opinions, and practice recognizing others' feelings and respecting others' opinions."

Equality and Respect are part of the core content I2 in religion in grade 2:  

• "Students get acquainted with religions present in the school and local environment, their main festivals, and customs. The diversity of Christianity and irreligiosity is also addressed."

Equality and Respect are part of the core content I3 in religion in grade 2:   

• "Students are encouraged to identify and express their emotions, empathize with others' situations, and accept differences."

The objectives related to I2 and I3 in religion in grade 2 include: 

• M4 encouraging the student to learn about customs and festivals in religions and worldviews present in the class, school, and local environment 
• M5 encouraging the student to identify and express their thoughts and feelings
• M6 guiding the student to act justly, empathize with others' situations, and respect others' thoughts, beliefs, and human rights 
• M7 guiding the student to think ethically and understand what it means to take responsibility for oneself, their group, the environment, and nature 
• M8 giving the student opportunities to practice presenting and justifying their opinions, as well as listening to and understanding different opinions  

K2: "Students should be encouraged and guided toward positive interactions and cooperation. [...] They should be treated with respect and taught good habits and kindness."

K3: "The importance of common rules, good habits, and encouraging feedback is increasing. [...] At school, students should learn basic facts about what promotes their own and collective well-being, safety, and a good everyday life."

K6: "Schoolwork should provide students with diverse opportunities to learn to work independently and with others. They should practice participating in groups and collaborating, adapting their ideas to those of others, and taking responsibility according to their age. [...] Students should familiarize themselves with different professions both in and outside of school and understand what these jobs and careers mean for society, particularly in terms of family life and livelihood."

K7: "Together with the students, one should discuss what fairness, equality, and reciprocity mean. Students should, through their own experiences, familiarize themselves with democratic principles and democracy in practice. [...] Together with the students, one should contemplate what a fair and sustainable future means in our country and the world and how they can contribute to such a future."

"The educational role of craft is to help students understand cultural diversity and equality."  

Equality and respect are part of the core content I6 in crafts for grade 2:

• "During the craft process, students are given opportunities for various types of self-assessment and peer assessment. Students learn to provide feedback to others."

The goals connected to I6 in crafts for grade 2 are:

• M5 support the student in developing self-esteem by providing opportunities to succeed, understand, and come up with solutions in crafts 

K1: "There should be room to wonder, gain insight, discover and invent, imagine and find joy in learning. Students should be encouraged to ask questions and listen, make careful observations, seek information, as well as produce and develop ideas with others and present the results of their work."

K3: "The importance of common rules, good habits, and encouraging feedback increases. [...] In school, students should learn basic facts about what promotes their own and collective well-being, security, and a good everyday life."