Pedagogisen turvan käsikirja

How to strengthen the sense of safety and learning

To perform at their best, learners need to feel safe. A sense of safety enables learning, positive development, participation, and creativity. Investing in a sense of safety creates a positive cycle: when learners and professionals feel safe, the atmosphere of the entire group improves, and behavioral issues decrease.

The book focuses primarily on creating a safe atmosphere. Key elements include carefully considered pedagogical choices, group facilitation skills, and respectful professional interaction. The book also addresses preparation for and responses to various threatening situations. It illustrates these topics with numerous examples and offers practical ideas for professionals in the fields of education and early childhood education alike.

Kira Hurme (Master of Education) is a hospital school assistant principal, special education teacher, trainer, doctoral researcher, drama educator, and non-fiction author. Tarmo Kyllönen (Master of Education) is a consulting special education teacher, trainer, and non-fiction author. They have created the prima-edu® concept, which aims to enhance pedagogical safety.

Turvanvuoksi has been involved in the creation of the book. We use it as a foundation for our own training sessions, such as those focusing on how to interact with challenging students. The book is suitable for everyone from early childhood education to basic education, as well as other professionals in the field of education. Turvanvuoksi recommends the book as a cornerstone for a safe learning environment. The principles regarding the pedagogical safety of children and young people—as well as physical restraint—within the Prima-edu® concept are also based on the teachings of the book.

Pedagogical reading sessions are recommended by the Tomi and Janne Turvanvuoksi team.

Publisher: Santalahti-kustannus
P.O. Box 303, 40101 Jyväskylä

Printing location: Printon, Estonia 2025

ISBN 978-925-370-578-4