Pedagogical development comes with creative use of neglected resources. The theme in this workshop is related to academic mobility, with multiple intercultural opportunities for developing ‘local internationalization’. Local and exchange students represent cultural resources who can learn from each other if the teacher operates as an observing- participant learner. Unfortunately, exchange and local students often float past each other rather than being brought together to get their feet on the ground and dig together into the taken-for-granted cultural presumptions hidden in their cultural ways of acting and communicating. Regardless of the university and country, exchange students often return home with negative stereotypes rather than better understanding of self and the locals. After they have left, once again, the local students had no opportunity to experience more than a ‘floating past’ intercultural experience. The goal of this workshop is to discuss better ways to take full advantage of international exchange programs.

Working methods: Presentation, discussion, group work, discussion.

KE09 Professional Project Management as a Theoretical Model and Its Applications in University Teaching
Lecturer Marita Siika, University of Turku, political history; research associate Taimi Sitari, University of Turku, geography

Working in projects is becoming more and more common in all fields, especially in jobs where an academic education is required. Especially in the beginning of their career, newly graduated often apply for jobs, in which overall project management is important. We present a theoretical project cycle, which is characteristic for all kinds of projects. In addition to that, we will give examples of how this theoretical model is applied to teaching in different fields and on different levels. The workshop is aimed at  teachers and educational developers.

Working methods: conversational lecture.

KE15 Challenges of teaching in a foreign language
Head of international affairs Irinja Paakkanen, University of Turku; international education advisor Esko Koponen, University of Helsinki, strategic planning and development (SVY AOR4); coordinator Tarja Hyppönen, University of Turku, Baltic Sea Region Studies

International Learning and Teaching Environment is challenging for teachers and students alike. Also Study Affairs Administration on different levels are involved in the process. The University of Helsinki has published online guide to support teaching in a foreign language. This has been made in cooperation with different interest groups. In this session also experiences from an English-taught Master's programme are benchmarked. The is intended for teachers and administrative staff.

Työskentelymuodot: työpajavetäjien alustukset, keskustelu. Session puheenjohtaja kertoo lyhyesti keskustelujen lomassa myös SVYn AOR4 toiminnasta sekä kuvaa yhteistyötä AOR3:n kanssa.

Lecture and Workshops III Thursday 22 May, 13.00-14.30

For complete list of worshops, see the Finnish website.

LUENTO Why does guidance matter for higher education - strategic design and
implementation of guidance provision?
Project Manager Raimo Vuorinen, University of Jyväskylä, Institute for Educational Research
 

TO02 International curriculum design - grass root level experience
Koordinaattori Sonja Vainio, Turun yliopisto, kehittäminen ja suunnittelu; korkeakoulusihteeri Tarja Hyppönen, Turun yliopisto, humanistinen tiedekunta.

The purpose of the workshop is to view international curriculum design through authentic examples and experiences. The workshop is aimed both at those who already have some experience in international curriculum design and those contemplating the possibilities of cooperation. The workshop begins with a short introduction of a project on developing quality assurance of higher education curriculum planning in Finland and Russia. The group work includes an exercise on developing an international curriculum from existing Finnish and Russian components. The workshop ends with a presentation by Tarja Hyppönen. She will comment the group work and briefly present her experiences in international curriculum design, from the point of view of a programme coordinator.

Working methods: presentations and group work.
 

TO03 Second Life in Teaching and Learning
Researcher Kim Holmberg, Åbo Akademi University, information studies; Researcher Isto Huvila, Åbo Akademi University, information studies.

Second Lief (SL) is a three-dimensional world, which is entirely constructed by its users and thus reflects the interests, creativity and imagination by its users. In this workshop we will familiarize ourselves with Second Life and the possibilities this virtual world offers for teaching purposes. The workshop is intended for anybody interested in how Second Life can be used in teaching.

Working methods: conversational lecture, group work, hands on-practice .