شبكة المعلومات العربية التربوية

The current study aimed to develop a set of proposed mechanisms for developing the role of academic programs in Egyptian universities to achieve the dimensions of a knowledge society based on their circumstances and capabilities and in the light of Finnish experience. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive and analytical method was employed by extrapolating contemporary literature, in addition to using the comparative method using one of its methods (case study); namely, the study of Finnish experience. The results revealed that Finnish universities offer some developments within their study programs. Perhaps the most important of which, are fields and courses that commensurate with the requirements of the labor market by introducing courses in the field of marketing, entrepreneurship, innovation. In addition, the inclusion of competencies curricula to prepare distinguished graduates and the inclusion of programs to develop digital competencies that graduates need to deal with the digital knowledge society. Moreover, the inclusion of the international dimension in its programs of teaching languages, increasing international exchange for university employees, and exporting educational and training programs internationally to achieve competitiveness and economic growth. Furthermore, providing an advanced educational environment that can qualify students to interact with the requirements of the knowledge society by designing virtual educational environment and employing technology in the teaching process. Moreover, providing students with the opportunity to train during the academic study period by adopting new educational practices that include providing cooperative training courses through participation between universities and various business sectors in society. The study also reached a set of proposed mechanisms to develop the role of academic programs in Egyptian universities to achieve the dimensions of the knowledge society in light of Finnish experience, by adopting some measures related to the continuous updating of study programs offered in Egyptian universities in light of global developments and standards, and enabling learners to apply knowledge and employ technology in the educational process. (Published Abstract)