Supporting vocational education and training (VET) students through dog-assisted activities

Katja Norvapalo; Katja  Paasivirta; Tuija Turunen; Education in the North

doi:10.26203/gahk-h393

Supporting vocational education and training (VET) students through dog-assisted activities

Katja Norvapalo, Katja Paasivirta, Tuija Turunen, Education in the North

University of Lapland

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Abstract

This paper explores dog-assisted and strength-based activities in the Finnish Tutkintoon valmistava [Preparatory Education for a Degree] (TUVA) programme. The participants of the study were students in the pilot TUVA group to obtain support and enhance their skills for vocational education and training (VET). Feedback from the students indicated that the dog-assisted activities and a strength-based approach lowered the threshold for engaging students and creating connections with them. This assisted in the development of their self-confidence and social skills.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	92-101
Number of pages	10
Journal	Education in the North
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26203/gahk-h393
Publication status	Published - 7 Sept 2023

Bibliographical note

Project reference number: S22717
Title: Asteelta toiselle - tukena oppivelvollisen siirtymässä [From basic education to upper secondary level – compulsory education and transitions]
Funding body: Euroopan sosiaalirahasto, Pohjois-Pohjanmaan elinkeino-, liikenne- ja ympäristökeskus [European Social Fund, Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment North Ostrobothnia]

Keywords

strength-based approach
study skills
social skills
dog-assisted therapy
VET

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Supporting vocational education and training (VET) students through dog-assisted activities

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