Arctic Inclusive Education (10 ECTS)

In this study course, you will deepen your understanding of educational possibilities and challenges relating to inclusion and inclusive education, diversity, intercultural issues and cultural sensitivity in the Arctic. After course completion you will be able to implement research-based inclusive education and pedagogy. You will learn to analyse the dilemmas and possibilities encountered in teaching in heterogeneous groups. In addition, you will become familiar with the Sámi themes in education, understand the concepts, processes and consequences concerning colonisation in educational contexts.

The Arctic Inclusive Education study course is open for the students of Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, University of Lapland and University of Oulu. The course is for 10 ECTS and it includes three modules:
1. Educational Challenges in the Arctic – Education for all (5 ECTS)
2. Inclusive Education and Pedagogy (2,5 ECTS), and
3. Sámi Presence in Educational Settings (2,5 ECTS).

Do you want to learn more about inclusion, diversity and intercultural issues in the Arctic? This course module provides a platform for learning and awareness of significant inclusion-related issues in the Arctic, based on the participants’ own experiences and contexts. The module offers insights into comparative analysis of inclusive education as a means and practice, including the value of different theoretical approaches and methods. This module enhances your knowledge and strengthens your ability to reflect on diversity and national variations and similarities in different perspectives and policies on education for all in the Arctic.

Schedule

16 January - 23 February 2023

Lectures and seminars every Monday and Thursday at 13-16 Finnish time.

Coordinating teachers: Suvi Lakkala (suvi.lakkala(at)ulapland.fi) & Gregor Maxwell (gregor.maxwell(at)uit.no)

Why does inclusive education work in some classes but not in others? Do you want to learn how to create inclusive learning environments? This course module elaborates the elements of inclusive education and pedagogy. It offers insights into culturally sensitive approaches in pedagogical practices, as well as providing knowledge of professional cooperation in educational settings. Through practical examples, you will create action plans for diverse classes and practice communication with parents together with your study mates.

Schedule

13 March - 14 April 2023. Some of the sessions will be held synchronously, some asynchronously.

Mon 13.03.2023 10:00-13:00
Wed 15.03.2023 11:00-12:00
Mon 20.03.2023 10:00-13:00
Wed 22.03.2023 11:00-12:00
Mon 27.03.2023 10:00-13:00
Wed 29.03.2023 10:00-13:00

Coordinating teachers: Suvi Lakkala (suvi.lakkala(at)ulapland.fi & Outi Kyrö-Ämmälä (outi.kyro-ammala(at)ulapland.fi)

Do you want to develop your competences in indigenous education in the Sámi school context? In this study module, you will expand your expertise in educational themes related to Sámi people as an indigenous group. You will have the chance to learn comparative Sámi perspectives in education. The study module includes three parts. The first part concerns Sámi school history in Sweden, Finland and Norway. The second part emphasises Sámi identity and self-image in contemporary Sámi society. The third part focuses on language awareness and language revitalisation. After completing this module, you will have knowledge and understanding of how to strengthen the Sámi language and Sámi pupils in the contemporary school world.

Listen to the Podcast "Experiences from the Sami Presenence in Educational Settings"

Schedule 

Coordinating teacher: Erika Sarivaara (erika.sarivaara(at)ulapland.fi)

Build your international network

The students in the study course come from three countries and five universities.

Deepen your knowledge

You will expand your expertise in inclusive education in the Arctic.

Experience a unique learning opportunity

There has never before been a course like this!

Learn from the best

The course will be taught by experts from five Nordic Arctic universities.

Stay focused and motivated

The contents, methods and topics of the study course are diverse and inspirational.

Enjoy your freedom

The study course will be taught online, so you will have more freedom to plan your studies.

Register by adding the Module in your personal study plan in Peppi-system.

• Module 1: AIED0001A Arctic Inclusive Education: Educational Challenges in the Arctic – Education for All (Enrollment time 1.12.2022-9.1.2023)
• Module 2: AIED0001B Arctic Inclusive Education: Inclusive Education and Pedagogy (Enrollment time 13.12.2022-6.3.2023)
• Module 3: AIED0001C Arctic Inclusive Education: Sámi Presence in Educational Settings (Enrollment time 1.12.2022 - 17.4.2023)

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