Ethics in Estonia
Values development
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu explores the topic of ethics and values both as a part of research and teaching activities and as a part of the wider aim to contribute to the development of the Estonian society as it reflects upon the theme of ethics and values.
Strategic work
For teachers
For schools and preschools
For the general public
Good School
The Good School model comprises four areas of school life. The division into four areas is based on the internal evaluation report of Estonian schools and preschools.
Centre for Ethics, University of Tartu organises annual "Good School as Values-based School" and "Good Preschool as Values-based Preschool" recognition programmes.
The Good Preschool model comprises four areas of school life. The aspects have been divided into four areas and the division is based on the internal evaluation report of Estonian preschools.
The Good School model comprises four areas of school life. The aspects have been divided into four areas and the division is based on the internal evaluation report of Estonian schools.
Formulation of the aims of the Estonian national curriculum for general education schools
Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu wishes to support the process of recognising choices in the sphere of values
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu provides various opportunities to enable educational institutions make their first steps towards the implementation of values development
Teacher is the most important agent of values education at school
Education system in Estonia is regulated by a number of documents, such as the Republic of Estonia Education Act and the National Curricula for the preschool, basic and upper secondary education.
The ultimate aim of the programme is to widen the circle of motivated institutions
Over the years Centre for Ethics has published or helped to publish a number of books that include translations, collections of confreneces papers, handbooks, etc.