1) This module consists of optional studies related to education, internationality and multiculturalism awarded by the exchange university. To transfer credits, please contact the person in charge in study administration. (available only for the degree students of the School of Education)

2) Student can also get 3 ECTS by writing a written report/essay of a student exchange where he/she discusses, comments and critically reflects the contents of given topics. More detailed information about a written assignment will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi. (available only for the degree students and exchange students of the School of Education)

Upon completion of the course students gain practical experiences of working in multicultural and international environments.

The number of ECTS credits is dependent on the extent of the international experience.

Content: Written report about
- International practical training
- Practical training in organisation related to internationality (e.g. CIMO, International Office, international research projects, immigrant education)
- Other (e.g. working as a student tutor for international students, working as an assistant in international congresses or conferences)

More detailed information about a written report will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi.

Available only for the degree students of the School of Education.

The course introduces students to the basic concepts of identity, human lifecourse and developmental processes from educational, psychological and sociological points of view.

The course contains an introduction lecture after which students will study the topic independently in reading groups. Instructions for reading groups will be given at the lecture.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

Max 16 students.

The objective of the course is that the student
- understands the growing significance of comparative research in the development of educational theories and education policy-making
- learns to analyse educational phenomena in an international perspective.

Book exam (in english) for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days of the School of Education.  

Literature:

Bray, M. & Adamson, B. & Mason. M. (eds.), Comparative Education. Springer. 2007. (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 15) 

Phillips, D. & Schweisfurth, M.,Comparative and International Education: an Introduction to Theory, Method and Practise.  London: Continuum. 2008 and 2006.

Green, A., Education, Globalisation and the Role of Comparative Research. London Review of Education 1 (2), 83-97. 2003. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals)

Jones, P.W., Education and the World Order. Comparative Education 43 (3), 325-337. 2007. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals).

Content: The course focuses on innovation studies and puts emphasis on knowledge and skills in economic development and innovations. During the course the various aspects of education in the society will be studied as well as the different modes of knowledge intensive functions in today's economies and innovation systems will be analysed.

Modes of Study: lectures, discussions, oral presentation and essay

Study materials/literature: Selected articles on innovation studies. Articles will be given to the students in the beginning of the course.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

Max 20 students.

Optional course, max 16 students.

Content: Organizational behaviour in educational setting provides understanding about the human behavioural aspect in an organizational setting. This course provides knowledge of social phenomena about human relation in an organization. This course emphasis students to gain deeper understanding about ethical behaviour in an organization from the prospect of individual level, the group level and the structural level. During the course, relevant theories related to organizational behaviour will be discussed. 

Requirements for course completion: essay in english, oral presentation, lectures and discussion

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

The aim of this course is to introduce the implication of leadership and management in schools. This course will provide students in understanding the practices of leadership and management reflected to the research based study that allows the students to understand leadership in perspective to multi dimensional practice. In this course, some leadership styles and practices that were evolved from the empirical study will be discussed.

Requirements for course completion: Essay in English/Learning diaries,
Oral presentation, Lectures and discussion

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

Max 16 students.

1) This module consists of optional studies related to education, internationality and multiculturalism awarded by the exchange university. To transfer credits, please contact the person in charge in study administration. (available only for the degree students of the School of Education)

2) Student can also get 3 ECTS by writing a written report/essay of a student exchange where he/she discusses, comments and critically reflects the contents of given topics. More detailed information about a written assignment will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi. (available only for the degree students and exchange students of the School of Education)

Upon completion of the course students gain practical experiences of working in multicultural and international environments.

The number of ECTS credits is dependent on the extent of the international experience.

Content: Written report about
- International practical training
- Practical training in organisation related to internationality (e.g. CIMO, International Office, international research projects, immigrant education)
- Other (e.g. working as a student tutor for international students, working as an assistant in international congresses or conferences)

More detailed information about a written report will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi.

Available only for the degree students of the School of Education.

The course introduces students to the basic concepts of identity, human lifecourse and developmental processes from educational, psychological and sociological points of view.

The course contains an introduction lecture after which students will study the topic independently in reading groups. Instructions for reading groups will be given at the lecture.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

Max 16 students.

Multicultural Education and Training -course as part of Multicultural Study Programme in Education: The objective of the course is to give a general idea of how education can be used to promote the development of genuine multi-cultural and pluralistic society.

The course analyses the foundations, aims and central concepts of multicultural education and the challenges in working life and school context entailed by growing internationalism and cultural diversity.

Book exam for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature (see below) and taking an examination on electronic examination.

Book:

Räsänen, R. & San, J. , Conditions for intercultural learning and co-operation. Association for educational sciences in Finland. Turku. 2005.

The objective of the course is that the student
- understands the growing significance of comparative research in the development of educational theories and education policy-making
- learns to analyse educational phenomena in an international perspective.

Book exam (in english) for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days of the School of Education.  

Literature:

Bray, M. & Adamson, B. & Mason. M. (eds.), Comparative Education. Springer. 2007. (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 15) 

Phillips, D. & Schweisfurth, M.,Comparative and International Education: an Introduction to Theory, Method and Practise.  London: Continuum. 2008 and 2006.

Green, A., Education, Globalisation and the Role of Comparative Research. London Review of Education 1 (2), 83-97. 2003. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals)

Jones, P.W., Education and the World Order. Comparative Education 43 (3), 325-337. 2007. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals).

Content: The course focuses on innovation studies and puts emphasis on knowledge and skills in economic development and innovations. During the course the various aspects of education in the society will be studied as well as the different modes of knowledge intensive functions in today's economies and innovation systems will be analysed.

Modes of Study: lectures, discussions, oral presentation and essay

Study materials/literature: Selected articles on innovation studies. Articles will be given to the students in the beginning of the course.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

Max 20 students.

Optional course, max 16 students.

Content: Organizational behaviour in educational setting provides understanding about the human behavioural aspect in an organizational setting. This course provides knowledge of social phenomena about human relation in an organization. This course emphasis students to gain deeper understanding about ethical behaviour in an organization from the prospect of individual level, the group level and the structural level. During the course, relevant theories related to organizational behaviour will be discussed. 

Requirements for course completion: essay in english, oral presentation, lectures and discussion

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

The aim of this course is to introduce the implication of leadership and management in schools. This course will provide students in understanding the practices of leadership and management reflected to the research based study that allows the students to understand leadership in perspective to multi dimensional practice. In this course, some leadership styles and practices that were evolved from the empirical study will be discussed.

Requirements for course completion: Essay in English/Learning diaries,
Oral presentation, Lectures and discussion

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Wednesday 4.9.2013.

Max 16 students.

The aim of the course is that the students will - familiarize with discourses of education and schooling in different historical and cultural contexts, related to transforming struggles about economical and political hegemony - engage in contemporary idea-historical debates and research about meanings and functions of education

Max 20 students.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu at the latest on Wednesday September 29th 2013.

Book exam for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days (see below) of the School of Education.

As a part of Multicultural Study Programme in Education:

Pitkänen, P. & Kalekin-Fishman, D. & Verma, G. (Eds.), Education and Immigration: Settlement Policies and Current Challenges. RoutledgeFalmer. 2002.

Jokikokko, K., Teachers' intercultural learning and competrence. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis (114). 2010. http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9789514263705/isbn9789514263705.pdf

1) This module consists of optional studies related to education, internationality and multiculturalism awarded by the exchange university. To transfer credits, please contact the person in charge in study administration. (available only for the degree students of the School of Education)

2) Student can also get 3 ECTS by writing a written report/essay of a student exchange where he/she discusses, comments and critically reflects the contents of given topics. More detailed information about a written assignment will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi. (available only for the degree students and exchange students of the School of Education)

Upon completion of the course students gain practical experiences of working in multicultural and international environments.

The number of ECTS credits is dependent on the extent of the international experience.

Content: Written report about
- International practical training
- Practical training in organisation related to internationality (e.g. CIMO, International Office, international research projects, immigrant education)
- Other (e.g. working as a student tutor for international students, working as an assistant in international congresses or conferences)

More detailed information about a written report will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi.

Available only for the degree students of the School of Education.

Multicultural Education and Training -course as part of Multicultural Study Programme in Education: The objective of the course is to give a general idea of how education can be used to promote the development of genuine multi-cultural and pluralistic society.

The course analyses the foundations, aims and central concepts of multicultural education and the challenges in working life and school context entailed by growing internationalism and cultural diversity.

Book exam for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature (see below) and taking an examination on electronic examination.

Book:

Räsänen, R. & San, J. , Conditions for intercultural learning and co-operation. Association for educational sciences in Finland. Turku. 2005.

The objective of the course is that the student
- understands the growing significance of comparative research in the development of educational theories and education policy-making
- learns to analyse educational phenomena in an international perspective.

Book exam (in english) for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days of the School of Education.  

Literature:

Bray, M. & Adamson, B. & Mason. M. (eds.), Comparative Education. Springer. 2007. (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 15) 

Phillips, D. & Schweisfurth, M.,Comparative and International Education: an Introduction to Theory, Method and Practise.  London: Continuum. 2008 and 2006.

Green, A., Education, Globalisation and the Role of Comparative Research. London Review of Education 1 (2), 83-97. 2003. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals)

Jones, P.W., Education and the World Order. Comparative Education 43 (3), 325-337. 2007. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals).

The course introduces students to the basic concepts of identity, human lifecourse and developmental processes from educational, psychological and sociological points of view.

The course contains an introduction lecture after which students will study the topic independently in reading groups. Instructions for reading groups will be given at the lecture.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu not later than on Sunday 2nd, February, 2014.

Max 20 students.

The aim of the course is that the students will - familiarize with discourses of education and schooling in different historical and cultural contexts, related to transforming struggles about economical and political hegemony - engage in contemporary idea-historical debates and research about meanings and functions of education

Max 20 students.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu at the latest on Wednesday September 29th 2013.

Max 20 students.

Enrolment in Nettiopsu not later than Sunday January 12th.

Max 20 students

Enrolment in Nettiopsu no later than Sunday January 19th.

Book exam for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days (see below) of the School of Education.

As a part of Multicultural Study Programme in Education:

Pitkänen, P. & Kalekin-Fishman, D. & Verma, G. (Eds.), Education and Immigration: Settlement Policies and Current Challenges. RoutledgeFalmer. 2002.

Jokikokko, K., Teachers' intercultural learning and competrence. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis (114). 2010. http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9789514263705/isbn9789514263705.pdf

Content: The course focuses on social and cultural perspectives on school improvement and learning community, with a special focus on the youth in line with lifelong learning. During the course, the various aspects of education, training and learning will be studied through the linking of human creativity, knowledge and innovation and the challenges to bridge the learning in and out of the school environment.

The first and second sections of the course introduce the major concepts underlying the school improvement and learning community. The third and fourth sections of this course focus on student activities which will be to build case studies based on the web-based research and on-site visits. Students will work individually and in groups to build web-based and on-site case studies that show their social and cultural perspectives on school improvement and learning community. The workshop periods will be used to work within the class to guide this activity. The instructor will help the students structure their activities and build and reflect these web-based case studies and on-site visits. The case studies will then be presented for the entire class to learn from in the last section of the lesson.

Modes of Study: lectures, discussions, oran presentations and essay

Enrolment in Nettiopsu not later than Sunday January 19th, 2014.

Max 20 students.

Optional course, max 16 students.

Content: The course focuses on increasing self-awareness related to worldviews and beliefs about diversity issues. The course covers different diversity issues derived from theories, researches, and everyday life experiences. There will be a learning environment that is conducive for students to express their informed opinions on the different topics that will be discussed. 

Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

- recognize differences and identify the value of diversity
- develop multicultural sensitivity
- gain and develop skills in recognizing diverse viewpoints and worldviews
- analyze different skills  to live and work in a diverse society

Modes of Study: This course is designed as a seminar and it involves discussion, oral presentation and some lecturing.  

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Sunday 26.1.2014.

1) This module consists of optional studies related to education, internationality and multiculturalism awarded by the exchange university. To transfer credits, please contact the person in charge in study administration. (available only for the degree students of the School of Education)

2) Student can also get 3 ECTS by writing a written report/essay of a student exchange where he/she discusses, comments and critically reflects the contents of given topics. More detailed information about a written assignment will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi. (available only for the degree students and exchange students of the School of Education)

Upon completion of the course students gain practical experiences of working in multicultural and international environments.

The number of ECTS credits is dependent on the extent of the international experience.

Content: Written report about
- International practical training
- Practical training in organisation related to internationality (e.g. CIMO, International Office, international research projects, immigrant education)
- Other (e.g. working as a student tutor for international students, working as an assistant in international congresses or conferences)

More detailed information about a written report will be given by the examiner Toni Saarivirta, toni.saarivirta@uta.fi.

Available only for the degree students of the School of Education.

Multicultural Education and Training -course as part of Multicultural Study Programme in Education: The objective of the course is to give a general idea of how education can be used to promote the development of genuine multi-cultural and pluralistic society.

The course analyses the foundations, aims and central concepts of multicultural education and the challenges in working life and school context entailed by growing internationalism and cultural diversity.

Book exam for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature (see below) and taking an examination on electronic examination.

Book:

Räsänen, R. & San, J. , Conditions for intercultural learning and co-operation. Association for educational sciences in Finland. Turku. 2005.

The objective of the course is that the student
- understands the growing significance of comparative research in the development of educational theories and education policy-making
- learns to analyse educational phenomena in an international perspective.

Book exam (in english) for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days of the School of Education.  

Literature:

Bray, M. & Adamson, B. & Mason. M. (eds.), Comparative Education. Springer. 2007. (Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 15) 

Phillips, D. & Schweisfurth, M.,Comparative and International Education: an Introduction to Theory, Method and Practise.  London: Continuum. 2008 and 2006.

Green, A., Education, Globalisation and the Role of Comparative Research. London Review of Education 1 (2), 83-97. 2003. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals)

Jones, P.W., Education and the World Order. Comparative Education 43 (3), 325-337. 2007. (can be found via Nelli-portal, e-journals).

The course introduces students to the basic concepts of identity, human lifecourse and developmental processes from educational, psychological and sociological points of view.

The course contains an introduction lecture after which students will study the topic independently in reading groups. Instructions for reading groups will be given at the lecture.

Enrolment in NettiOpsu not later than on Sunday 2nd, February, 2014.

Max 20 students.

Max 20 students.

Enrolment in Nettiopsu not later than Sunday January 12th.

Max 20 students

Enrolment in Nettiopsu no later than Sunday January 19th.

Book exam for international students as a part of studies in Multicultural Study Programme in Education. Independent study of reading the required literature and taking an examination on set study materials on general examination days (see below) of the School of Education.

As a part of Multicultural Study Programme in Education:

Pitkänen, P. & Kalekin-Fishman, D. & Verma, G. (Eds.), Education and Immigration: Settlement Policies and Current Challenges. RoutledgeFalmer. 2002.

Jokikokko, K., Teachers' intercultural learning and competrence. Acta Universitatis Ouluensis (114). 2010. http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9789514263705/isbn9789514263705.pdf

Content: The course focuses on social and cultural perspectives on school improvement and learning community, with a special focus on the youth in line with lifelong learning. During the course, the various aspects of education, training and learning will be studied through the linking of human creativity, knowledge and innovation and the challenges to bridge the learning in and out of the school environment.

The first and second sections of the course introduce the major concepts underlying the school improvement and learning community. The third and fourth sections of this course focus on student activities which will be to build case studies based on the web-based research and on-site visits. Students will work individually and in groups to build web-based and on-site case studies that show their social and cultural perspectives on school improvement and learning community. The workshop periods will be used to work within the class to guide this activity. The instructor will help the students structure their activities and build and reflect these web-based case studies and on-site visits. The case studies will then be presented for the entire class to learn from in the last section of the lesson.

Modes of Study: lectures, discussions, oran presentations and essay

Enrolment in Nettiopsu not later than Sunday January 19th, 2014.

Max 20 students.

Optional course, max 16 students.

Content: The course focuses on increasing self-awareness related to worldviews and beliefs about diversity issues. The course covers different diversity issues derived from theories, researches, and everyday life experiences. There will be a learning environment that is conducive for students to express their informed opinions on the different topics that will be discussed. 

Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

- recognize differences and identify the value of diversity
- develop multicultural sensitivity
- gain and develop skills in recognizing diverse viewpoints and worldviews
- analyze different skills  to live and work in a diverse society

Modes of Study: This course is designed as a seminar and it involves discussion, oral presentation and some lecturing.  

Enrolment in NettiOpsu for the course not later than on Sunday 26.1.2014.