Teacher Education and Co-Operation with Enterprises and Industries Educational Experiences in Finland III Seminário Internacional de Educação, FIESC 20.-21.10. 2015, Florianópolis, Brazil Dr. Essi Ryymin School of Professional Teacher Education HAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Innovative Santa Catarina Source: http://www4.fiescnet.com.br/en
Memorandum of Understanding Source: http://www4.fiescnet.com.br/en
Why Finland is innovative? http://bit.ly/1jxfp8q http://www.research.fi/en/frontpage
Finland - a High Performing Nation? High graduation and low drop-out rates Equitable outcomes and equal opportunities High student achievement Moderate overall spending Dr. Pasi Sahlberg: Finnish Lessons Available at: www.pasisahlberg.com
Skills and Education for Innovation Education and training Adapt to creative destruction Readiness for lifelonge education Participate in innovation process as user and producer Skills Innovation «Educating for Innovation-Driven Societies», Dirk Van Damme, Head of Division OECD Directorate for Education, Paris, 26 April 2012
What Skills Should Education Systems Foster? Technical skills (know-what and know-how) Behavioural and social skills (Self-confidence, energy, perseverance, passion, leadership, collaboration, communication) Skills in thinking and creativity (Critical thinking, ability to make connections, imagination, curiosity) «Educating «for Innovation-Driven Societies» Dirk Van Damme, Head of Division OECD Directorate for Education, Paris, 26 April 2012
Trust-based responsibility Investing in Education Collaboration Individualization Autonomy
Competence-Based Approach
From a subject-based approach towards vocational studies based on working life activities and functions What are the competences and qualifications industries, enterprises and the world of work needs?
The Labour Market Relevance of Education The need for a common language between education and working life The need to shift the focus from instruction contents towards learning outcomes and competencies The skills students must have after completing their studies and qualifications
The Finnish Privilege: Teachers
School of Professional Teacher Education in HAMK Government authorized to provide pedagogical qualifications The scope of studies is 60 credits, 1600 hours of work Number of teacher students annually 400 Number of staff 60 Director Dr. Seija Mahlamäki-Kultanen
The Goals of The Teacher Education To provide the teacher students The knowledge and competencies to guide the learning process of students with diverse backgrounds The ability to develop competencies by recognizing the future trends and needs in the employment sector Described in the 357/2003 statute Seija Mahlamäki-Kultanen Director, D. Ed., Docent
Programmes of Study and Services Professional Teacher Education Programme Special Needs Teacher Education Programme Student Counselor Education Programme Research Centre for Professional Excellence International Educational Development Projects Continuing Teacher Education Programmes Co-operation with Enterprises and Industries
Competences of HAMK Teacher Education Operational Environment Education and Society Digital Learning Environments International Networks Learning Community Educational Science Learning and Working Community Guidance of Learning Principles of Learning Assessment of Learning Student s Special Needs Support Development Approach to Work Teaching Practice Development of Professional Competences
How Teacher Education Co-Operates with Enterprises and Industires?
How Teacher Education Finds out the Needs of Enterprises and Industries?
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD, 2014) Enhancing Entrepreneurship Education and Skills Development Prosperity for All
Obrigada!
Further Information Dr. Essi Ryymin Principal Lecturer R&D Manager, Global Education School of Professional Teacher Education http://www.hamk.fi/globaleducationrd firstname.lastname@hamk.fi
Further Reading Finnish National Board of Education: Inspiring and Strengthening the Competence-Based Approach in all VET in Finland - Support Material for Implementation (Guidelines for Education Providers) Free PDF available: http://www.oph.fi/download/167400_inspiring_and_strengthening_the_competencebased_approach_in_all_vet_in_finl.pdf Photos: HAMK UAS and Pixabay.com