A PRIDE-theory-based analysis of a positive learning environment in a Finnish vocational education and training (VET) institution
Hurskainen, Jonna; Wenström, Sanna; Uusiautti, Satu (2023)
Hurskainen, Jonna
Wenström, Sanna
Uusiautti, Satu
Linkoping University Electronic Press
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe202401244148
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe202401244148
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The aim of this study was to analyse Finnish students’ perceptions of a positive learning
environment. Because of the reform of Finnish vocational education and training (VET)
and the recent decrease of students’ well-being, it is important to study how students’
well-being and learning can be enhanced. This study applied the PRIDE theory to
describe the positive learning environment. The acronym PRIDE is derived from these
words: positive practices, relationship enhancement, individual attributes, dynamic
leadership, and emotional well-being. The data was collected with semi-structured
student interviews (N=12) from a northern Finnish VET institution. The interviews were
analysed with a theory-based content analysis leaning on the PRIDE theory. The
research provided important information of the positive learning environment from the
students’ perspective, through which learning environments that support students’
well-being and learning can be designed and developed in VET. In addition, the study
provided an example of how to use the PRIDE theory for analysing positive learning
environments and education.
environment. Because of the reform of Finnish vocational education and training (VET)
and the recent decrease of students’ well-being, it is important to study how students’
well-being and learning can be enhanced. This study applied the PRIDE theory to
describe the positive learning environment. The acronym PRIDE is derived from these
words: positive practices, relationship enhancement, individual attributes, dynamic
leadership, and emotional well-being. The data was collected with semi-structured
student interviews (N=12) from a northern Finnish VET institution. The interviews were
analysed with a theory-based content analysis leaning on the PRIDE theory. The
research provided important information of the positive learning environment from the
students’ perspective, through which learning environments that support students’
well-being and learning can be designed and developed in VET. In addition, the study
provided an example of how to use the PRIDE theory for analysing positive learning
environments and education.