Promoting Indo-Finnish collaboration in teaching and learning – a webinar series for academia and practitioners

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GINTL India and Nordic Centre in India (NCI) have joint forces to facilitate and foster networking among Indian and Finnish researchers and practitioners in the field of education and educational science. The thematic webinar series started in 2022 bring together interested academics to share their insights on current topical issues and research. 

The organisers

This webinar series is jointly organised by the Global Innovation Network of Teaching and Learning India and Nordic Centre in India.

Webinars in the series

An overview of the past webinars of the series are listed below. More information of the individual webinars can be found on the respective event page of each webinar session.

Webinar 1 – Covid 19 and Education – Impact, Challenges, and Opportunities in pre-school and school education in India and Finland

17.2.2022

Inaugural event

Opening remarks by Dean Anna-Maija Poikkeus, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Jyväskylä

  • Remarks by Professor Marja-Leena Laakso, Vice Rector, University of Jyväskylä, Finland,
  • Remarks by H.E. Ms. Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador of Finland to India, Embassy of Finland, New Delhi
  • Remarks by Professor Sridhar Srivastava, Joint Director, National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT), India
  • Vote of thanks by Professor Mikko Ruohonen, NCI Secretariat, Tampere University, Finland

Covid 19 and Education – Impact, Challenges, and Opportunities in pre-school and
school education in India and Finland – a panel discussion.

  • Professor Padma Sarangapani, Chairperson, Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
  • Professor Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen, Vice Head (Research) — Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
  • Professor Emerita Venita Kaul, Ambedkar University Delhi
  • Mr. Vesa Valkila, Rector, Teacher Training School at University of Turku, Finland
  • Moderator: Joyce Poan, Chief of Education, UNESCO New Delhi
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Webinar 2 – Reforming Teacher Education in the 21st Century: An Indo-Finnish Dialogue on Teacher Competences and Policy Reforms

7.4.2022

Renowned education experts from India and Finland highlight the current trends and policies of Teacher education reforms.

Keynote presentations

  • Prof. Mythili Ramchand, Centre for Excellence in Teacher Education, TISS Mumbai, India
  • Prof. Jari Lavonen, Physics and Chemistry Education, University of Helsinki, and a director of National Teacher Education Forum, Finland
  • Moderator: Dr. Pasi Ikonen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Discussion – Invited discussants

  • Ms. Johanna Lampinen, International Education Designer, Faculty of Education, University of Oulu, Finland
  • Dr. Jyoti Raina, Associate Professor, Department of Elementary Education, Gargi College, University of Delhi, India
  • Mr. Avinash Dhital, Project specialist, Aalto University, Finland
  • Dr. Radhika Menon, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi, India
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Webinar 3 – Reforming Teacher Education in the 21st Century: Exchanging Research and Practices Between India and Finland

21.04.2022

Welcome to learn about the education science research conducted in Finnish and Indian higher education institutions!

In this event, invited Finnish and Indian scholars present highlights of their research or research done in their institutions. The webinar provides an excellent opportunity to network and engage interesting discussions.

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Webinar 4 – Approaches to child-centred pedagogy in early childhood education and care

25.8.2022

This webinar on different approaches in ECEC provides insights from researchers and practitioners that develop early childhood education and care in their local contexts in India and Finland.

Speakers

Master of the ceremony
Dean Anna-Maija Poikkeus, Faculty of Education & Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

  • Sunisha Ahuja, Education specialist, UNICEF India
  • Dr. Kati Rintakorpi, Specialist in Social Services and Early Childhood Education and Care Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland
  • Ms. Tuovi Wallén, University lecturer, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
  • Samyukta Subramanian, Program lead, Pratham Education Foundation, India
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Webinar 5 – Contemporary Research on Digital Education in Finland and India

17.11.2022

In the webinar academics from Finnish and Indian higher education institutions highlight their best practices in educational technology.

Moderator: Pasi Ikonen, Member of the Executive Board, Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyväskylä

Programme

Teacher educators’ and teacher students’ socio-emotional interaction in digital learning environments
Dr. Piia Näykki, Assistant professor, Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Features of Innovative use of Technology: Learning and evidence from government run schools in India
Dr. Amina Charania, Associate professor, Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India

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Members of our network

We are a network of dedicated scholars and practitioners, who work jointly with our partners to co-create research-based solutions for local needs.

Together, we can spark cycles of learning for better education. 

Project coordinators

GINTL Finnish higher education institutions