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The dimensions of social dynamics in comparative studies on higher education
2013
This article discusses social dynamics of higher education which is one of the most crucial but neglected perspectives in comparative studies of higher education. We pay attention to the importance of time, space and contexts—both geographical and socio-cultural ones—to reveal how they influence on different social dynamics in various systems of higher education. The article focuses on the national higher education system level. Theoretically we approach higher education systems from a relational perspective paying attention to dynamics created by changing relationships between different actors in cultural, geographical and historical contexts. peerReviewed
Speechlessness, anxiety, and confusion in a teacher education student group
2017
The aim of the study was to explore the tensions, as experienced by student teachers, in a teacher education program that is based on psychodynamic theory. Previous research shows that students have had orientation problems in innovative university studies because it involves students having to take steps toward their discomfort zone. It was therefore considered important to study the mismatch or match of the training model and student experiences. The data were gathered through student interviews. The data analysis utilized a case study methodology and proceeded from thematic network analysis toward a deeper interpretation of the data. The analysis shows students struggle to understand the…
The Role of Curriculum Theory in Contemporary Higher Education Research and Practice
2017
In the light of recent debates on the possible issues in curriculum studies, formulated particularly in the field of sociology of education, this chapter discusses the role and the importance of curriculum theories in higher education. Focusing on the historical and the conceptual roots of curriculum theory approaches, the argument is that the dispute and the separation between normative and critical roles of curriculum theories are important to overcome in today’s competency-based and outcome-focused context of higher education. Basil Bernstein’s ideas on the vital role of knowledge are discussed in relation to the origins of the so-called crisis in curriculum theories. It is suggested tha…
Identifying Problematic Study Progression and “At-Risk” Students in Higher Education in Finland
2018
Finland offers a specific example of a country with a broad enrolment in higher education, where the educational starting age is relatively high and where studies may last considerably longer than in most other European countries. This study attempted to identify at-risk students in Finnish universities with the greatest probability of non-completion of studies. This probability is by far the highest in the fields of information technology and information sciences and, in specific cases, in the fields of mathematics and science and economics and management. The situation of at-risk students is best described in terms of the scant use of time for present studies, uncertainty regarding their …
Exploring global responsibility in higher education students’ cross-cultural dialogues
2019
This study engages with current debate around global education and internationalization of higher education(HE). There is an identified need to critically reflect on how global education commitments are introduced to HE students, and how the debates are brought to individual as well as institutional levels. The study explores how students in a Finnish university develop their understanding of global education, citizenship and potential dispositions towards global responsibility. The students participated in an international seminar on the global Education for All (EFA) process, with purposefully planned participatory activities and cross-cultural dialogues, and reflected on their learning a…
Teacher beliefs regarding learning, pedagogy, and the use of technology in higher education
2017
This study examines university teachers’ beliefs about the role of technology in achieving the pedagogical aims of learning within teaching development initiatives at a Finnish university. The initiatives targeted technology adoption in teaching and learning and were enhanced within teacher groups, with support from a university level network program. Thematic interviews were conducted with the members of 11 initiative groups, covering 18 teachers from various disciplines. The qualitative content analysis revealed diverse belief groups. Technology was perceived as a tool for: the promotion of self-paced studying without explicit learning aims; active and interactive learning; integrative le…
Rietumu pasaule modernajos laikos: vēstures problēmas
2019
Latvijas Universitātes asociētais profesors, vēstures doktors Jānis Taurēns par grāmatu: "Bija patiess prieks strādāt ar manas mentores un kolēģes akadēmiskajā pasaulē profesores Lilitas Zemītes grāmatu, kas ir spilgti uzrakstīta. Laikā, kad visu planētu pārpludina mērķtiecīgi izplatītas šaubas par Rietumu pasaules vērtībām, civilizācijas un dzīvesveida dzīvotspēju, ir svarīgi atkal un atkal atgādināt par tās skaistumu, krāsainību un bezgala interesanto vēsturi." Savukārt Latvijas diplomāts, vēstures maģistrs Jānis Beķeris, raksturojot Lilitu Zemīti, saka: "Profesore ir no ļoti nedaudzajiem vēsturniekiem Latvijā, kas ar tik lielu un patiesu aizrautību pievērsusies Rietumu pasaules vēsturei …
Hindrances to recognition in Finnish music schools
2021
This article examines recognition relations between students and teachers in Finnish music schools. The research is based on written texts by music school students. The texts are analysed for difficulties in recognition relations, namely, hindrances to recognition in music schools. In the texts, some of the respondents describe situations that can be analysed as hindrances to recognition. The author analyses four different types of recognition-related problems in the data, the main issue being a tension between caring for people (respecting them) and promoting musical values (emphasising esteem). In addition to discerning problems, the article attempts to alleviate this tension. This might…
Atomikerroskasvatuksen ymmärrys molekyylitasolla
2014
Tutkielmassa käydään lyhyesti läpi atomikerroskasvatuksen historia, mitä se on ja sivutaan myös sen käyttökohteita. Atomikerroskasvatus on teollisessa mittakaavassa merkittävä sovellus ja sen käyttökohteiden määrä kasvaa entisestään. Pääosin keskitytään kahden yleisimmin käytetyn yhdisteen, alumiinioksidin Al2O3 ja hafniumoksidin HfO2, kasvatukseen, niiden reaktiomekanismeihin ja siihen kuinka reaktiomekanismit on saatu selville. Kronologinen läpileikkaus alkaen ensimmäisistä tehdyistä reaktioista aina viimeisimpiin ominaisuuksien selvittämistä koskeviin ja atomitason reaktioita kuvaaviin tutkimustuloksiin antaa yleiskuvan siitä kuinka monipuolisesta teknologiasta on kysymys. Tutkielmassa k…
Latvijas Vēstures Institūta Žurnāls. 2017, Nr. 2 (103)
2017
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