HOW TO TEACH IN A CREATIVE WAY International Symposium of Scientific Communication   Colour, Sound, Education Section 4 New teaching methods Arad, 26 April 2013 JOINT LEARNING HOW TO TEACH IN A CREATIVE WAY Andra Aldea-Partanen University of Oulu

Contents Educational theories and techniques Reflections on Finnish education system Joint discovery learning at work in children, youth and adult education Arad April 26, 2013

Educational Concepts Constructivism - Jean Piaget, John Dewey, Lev Vygotsky, Jerome Bruner or Ernst von Glaserfeld Discovery Learning – Jerome Bruner, discover the facts and relationships; natural approach – learning vs. acquisition (Richards and Rodgers 1986, p. 131) Discovery learning – teacher’s role: a coach, a generator of understanding in the learner, engaging him through different methods (von Glaserfel 1989, Murphy 1997). Arad April 26, 2013

Finnish Education 1/2 Formal versus less formal Learning through hobbies To assume certain roles To be empathic towards others To learn social norms To focus more on similar age peers instead of their parents or educators (Kenttälä & Suomu 2005) Arad April 26, 2013

Joint Discovery Learning 1/4 Salmelan Sävel – 10 years, spring 2013 – 77 members School as a hobby place – Salmelan Sävel choir in spring concert, Salmela school, Sotkamo, Photo Pertti Granqvist 25.4.2013 Arad April 26, 2013

Joint Discovery Learning 2/4 Russian language class in Salmela school, Sotkamo and English Fun in Kajaani, Kainuun Aalto Learning through: Games – sponge throwing as a reward after spelling right Singing Storytelling - own toys with their stories Arad April 26, 2013

Joint Discovery Learning 3/4 Sotkamo’s Orthodox Children Club, since 2004 Cooperation between parishes and with municipality for the well-being of children Photos AAP 2013 Arad April 26, 2013

Joint Discovery Learning 4/4 NPP DESERVE Joint learning in development projects Photos NPP DESERVE 2005-2007 Arad April 26, 2013

Finnish Education 2/2 Clubs in and outside the school 7 rules for successful cooperation 1. Be brave 2. Create a positive cooperation environment 3. Listen to children and youth 4. Creative and assertive planning 5. Inform and market the club 6. Be committed and respect the agreed matters 7. Enjoy the success. (Kenttälä & Suomu 2005, p. 82-83) ) Arad April 26, 2013

Quadruple Helix Partnership Public authorities Quadruple Helix model of Partnership for Informal Education, AAP 2013 Civil Society Entrepreneurs PARTNERSHIP Knowledge Sector Arad April 26, 2013

Kainuu Case 82 634 inhabitants 24 452 km2 (83,2% forests) (11,8% lakes) Arad April 26, 2013

Thanks & … a bit about the author 2 BAs Sociology & Management MA in Political Studies Doctoral studies Experience in sociology, management, urban, rural and regional development as researcher and developer & teaching experience in related topics in Romania, Russia and Finland Contact: andraaldeapartanen@gmail.com Skype: andraandreia Arad April 26, 2013