Authors: 1.Appiah-Osei Agyemang, MSc. Mechanical Engineering, Post-Degree Teacher’s Pedagogical Qualification, Teacher Education College, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, FINLAND, appiahauto1@gmail.com (1.corresponding author) 2.Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen, PhD, Principal Lecturer, Teacher Education College, JAMK University of Applied Sciences. ABSTRACT The new curriculum for schools in Finland urges the teachers to use different applications of modern technology in teaching. The…
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Authors Dr. Emmanuel Ndzibah1 and Cephas Ofori2 1Industrial Management Unit, Technology Faculty, University of Vaasa, P.O. Box 700, FI-65101 Vaasa – Finland, 0445321752, Tel: +358 44 5321 752, Email: endzi@uva.fi 2Rekitie 4 D 15, 00950 Helsinki – Finland, Tel: +358 44 9889 056, Email: cephasofori@hotmail.com Abstract E-learning has over the years become a channel for…
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Authors: Joseph Aduayi-Akue, Kodjovi Lotchi, Subia Parveen, Tanja Onatsu, Tuula Pehkonen-Elmi Abstract This paper is based on the pedagogical project which focuses on the main factors that motivates or demotivates learners while they are studying online. Specifically, this paper focuses on technical and pedagogical aspects that are needed to make an online course attractive…
Continue readingPortfolio as a Tool for Teachers’ Reflective Thinking and Professional Identity Development
Authors: Dr. Eila Burns * JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Teacher Education College, Jyväskylä, Finland and Prof.Asoc. Dr. Kastriot Buza, University of Pristina, Faculty of Education, Pristina, Kosovo Abstract The purpose of this presentation paper is to discuss whether teacher trainees’ portfolios demonstrated evidence of reflective thinking on the different aspects of teachers’ performance….
Continue readingProductization of know-how – Pedagogical Development Project of Lion’s Den Learning Circle
Authors: Korhonen, Jenni; Owino, Rolex & Nemilentsev, Mikhail Introduction Three students at JAMK Teacher Education College came together to combine their ideas & skills on pedagogy, business smarts, and knowledge of social sciences. Since the background on entrepreneurial affairs was strong in the three, the perspective was chosen to be on the entrepreneurs. The group…
Continue readingTeacher education in supporting inclusive life-long learning in Finland
Paper presented at the International Conference on Inclusive Education for Diversity in Abu Dhabi March 2016 Author: Dr Eila Burns, Teacher Education College, JAMK University of Applied Sciences My presentation focuses on discussing the role of teacher education in supporting inclusion and diversity in a life-long learning context i.e. post-compulsory education. At the beginning of…
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