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How to transform the Big Talk of paradigm shift in learning to student centred practical

approaches?

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NATIONAL GOAL: Worlds most competitive nation by 2020

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Vocational education has a high profile in Finland.

Apr. 50 % of 9th graders apply to vocational institutions.

No dead ends! A graduate can continue to a university or polytechnic with a vocational qualification.

Lifelong learning skills embedded into the curriculum.

Highly qualified teachers

VET in Finland

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Charasteristics of effective TVET systems:Mix and content of TVET programmes Mechanisms to ensure that the mix of vocational provision corresponds to

the needs of the labour market

Adequate core academic skills, particularly literacy and numeracy built into vocational programmes

A range of programmes that offer opportunities for all, and minimise dropout, flexible modes of study suitable to adults with working and home commitments

Higher-level vocational qualifications, and avenues of progression from initial vocational programmes to both higher-level vocational and academic programmes

Skills Beyond School: Synthesis Report © OECD 2014

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Charasteristics of effective TVET systems:Delivery High-quality apprenticeship systems, covering a wide range of professional

domains and including higher-level apprenticeships

Work-based learning systematically integrated into all vocational programmes

A vocational teaching workforce that offers a balance of teaching skills and up-to-date industry knowledge and experience

Skills Beyond School: Synthesis Report © OECD 2014

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Charasteristics of effective TVET systems:Learning outcomes Qualifications developed with labour market actors

Qualifications reflecting labour market needs that are nationally consistent but flexible enough to allow for locally negotiated element

Qualifications systems and frameworks that keep qualification numbers manageable

High-quality assessments of vocational skills built into qualifications

Effective competence-based approaches, including both professional examinations and recognition of prior learning

Skills Beyond School: Synthesis Report © OECD 2014

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Charasteristics of effective TVET systems:Supporting Conditions Vocational programmes developed in partnership and involving

government, employers and trade unions

Effective, accessible, independent, proactive career guidance, backed by solid career information

Strong data on vocational programmes, including information on vocational programmes in international categorisations and labour market outcomes

Consistent funding arrangements so that choices are not distorted by the

availability of funds

Skills Beyond School: Synthesis Report © OECD 2014

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Some of the grassroot challenges

Educational traditionsChange resistanceDated structures, slow processesRapidly changing world

…but also sometimesnot understanding what these changes means if practice and as grassroot level activities

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Paradigm Shift Simplified

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#PILOTS

#LEARNING-BY-DOING

#TESTING#FAILURES

#RAPID-TRIALS

#PROJECTS

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Gearing a TVET organisation towards digitalisation: Case Omnia in Finland

Example

#structures #funding #pilots #community #change #teacher #PLE

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Case Omnia 1/2

ORGANIZATION WIDE DIGITAL STRATEGY

Learning solutions development team responsible Focus areas:• strategic leadership in learning culture reform• use of digital technology • training and support in transformation of teachers

competence• encouraging peer learning

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1. TECHNOLOGY BYOD, learning environments, cloud services, learning

material bank, technical support, tablet hire, wireless access

2. TEACHINGIn-service teacher training, development ventures, pedagogic

support, digital support

3. PEER LEARNINGEncouraging and allowing adequate time for peer learningDissemination of good practices, joint competence markets,

online support and cooperation network, blogs, presentations by experts, students engaged in guidance and motivation, expert badges

Case Omnia 2/2

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InnoOmnia, an entrepreneurial hub

Example

#entrepreneurship #learning-environments #employment #peer-learning

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What is InnoOmnia? creates 21st century learning

solutions and entrepreneurship together with local working life.

offers training, rents workspace, but above all is a buzzing community of people with a passion for innovation & entrepreneurship.

strengthens bridges between employers and VET students.

aims at ensuring employability and successful careers and life paths for Omnia sudents.

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Joy of learning and work

• Mix and match of skills and competencies • Learning by doing, developing and

exploring• Community and sense of belonging

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SWAB, A gamified online learning environment for students and entrepreneurs

Example

#entrepreneurship #learning-environments #gamification #cross-level

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Using digital badges for learning recognition

Example

#learning-environments #digitalisation #mobile #technology #RPL #PLE

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Open badges

Learn anywhere, anytime, collect badges from everywhere and get your learning recognized even by peers!

What we did:Together with our partners OAMK and HAMK created a gamified, online, virtual game for teachers’ professional development on ICT skills50 badges created in 4 categories (ICT Tools for Learning, Pedagogical Models, Networks in Projects and Development, Enriched Learning)Over 1200 badges awarded to teachers in less than a year

www.oppiminenonline.com/in-english www.openbadgepassport.com

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Open Badge Passport to showcase skills

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With industry partners you get: Jobs + TVET via mobile!FUZUmobile-first career development platform for users in emerging economies, from Africa and Middle East to Asia and Latin America.fresh approach to job-seeking, recruitment and learning

FUNZIQuick, effective way to learn new skills. You’ll get practical information that you can apply immediately to your personal life and your career.

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Using cooperatives for entrepreneurship and job creation in Rwanda

Example

#entrepreneurship #learning-environments #employment #peer-learning

omnia.fiPictures by Esko Lius

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IT IS JUST A MATTER OF DOING IT.

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Some links

Open Badgeshttp://bit.ly/1N7a98c www.oppiminenonline.com/in-english www.openbadgepassport.com http://www.slideshare.net/szerge/open-badge-passport http://www.slideshare.net/OpenBadges/open-badge-passport-eric-rousselle

VET in Finland http://bit.ly/1ML2dYU InnoOmnia

www.innoomnia.fi http://bit.ly/1WoFXbD

OECD Skills beyond schoolhttp://www.oecd.org/edu/innovation-education/skillsbeyondschool.htm

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Be in touch, lets do something fun together.

Satu JärvinenExpert, Education Partnerships

Omnia, The Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo RegionPO Box 77700, FIN-02770 CITY OF ESPOO

satu.jarvinen@omnia.fiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniaedupartnerships