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

2. Contents Educational theories and techniques
Reflections on Finnish education system
Joint discovery learning at work in children, youth and adult education
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3. 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).
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4. 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)
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. Joint Discovery Learning 4/4
NPP DESERVE
Joint learning in development projects
Photos NPP DESERVE
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9. 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 ) )
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10. Quadruple Helix Partnership
Public authorities
Quadruple Helix model of Partnership for Informal Education, AAP 2013
Civil Society
Entrepreneurs
PARTNERSHIP
Knowledge Sector
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11. Kainuu Case 82 634 inhabitants 24 452 km2 (83,2% forests)
(11,8% lakes)
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12. 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:
Skype: andraandreia
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