Day I: Tuesday, 15 August 2023
9:00-10:00
Registration and morning coffee
10:00-11:00
Conference opening and welcome speeches
- Dr. Sai Väyrynen
Director, Global Innovation Network for Teaching and Learning (GINTL) China and Africa networks - Dr. Olli-Pekka Malinen
Finnish JoLII Board Chair; GINTL Regional Expert (China) - Dr. Johanna Mäkelä
Dean, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki - Dr. Zuoyu Zhou
Chair, Chinese JoLII Board; Vice President, Beijing Normal University - Dr. Hannele Niemi
UNESCO Chair on Educational Ecosystems for Equity and Quality of Learning, University of Helsinki - Dr. Jun Wang
Director, Chinese JoLII Board; Vice Dean, Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University - Ms. Tiina Vihma-Purovaara
Senior Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland - Dr. Hongzhi Sun
Director of Educational Affairs, Chinese Embassy in Finland
11:00-11:45
Coffee break
11:45-12:15
Keynote 1: “The Missions and Orientations of Chinese Normal Universities in the New Era”
- Dr. Shijian Chen
Vice President, Southwest University, China
12:15-12:45
Keynote 2: “Navigating Towards Future Competences: Finding Common Ground Through Contextual Lenses”
- Dr. Lauri Palsa
Senior Adviser, National Audiovisual Institute (Kavi), Finland
12:45-14:15
Photo and lunch break
- Lunch at own cost in the university cafeteria “Olivia”, upstairs from the conference venue
14:15-15:45
Thematic sessions I
- 1.1 – Teacher Education and Professional Development
- 1.2 – Technology in Education
- 1.3 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education 1
- 1.4 – Higher Education
- 1.5 – 21st Century Competencies 1
- 1.6 – Student Well-Being, engagement, and Mental Health 1
- 1.7 – Intercultural Perspectives and Global Academic Collaboration 1
- 1.8 – Nurturing Innovation and Talent
15:45-16:30
Coffee break
16:30-18:00
Thematic workshops
Workshop 1
“Inquiry-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education Through Playful Teaching Methods”
Adj. Prof. Dr. Jonna Kangas (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Workshop 2
“Sustainability, Imagination and Practice: STEAM Education in Phenomenon-Based Learning and Real-World Problem-Solving”
Dr. Kristóf Fenyvesi (University of Jyväskylä, Finland), Dr. Werner Olivier (Nelson Mandela University, South Africa), Dr. Takumi Yada (University of Jyväskylä, Finland)
Workshop 3
“World Café – Practical Issues of Quality Assurance in Sino-Finnish Joint Degree Provisions”
Yuzhuo Cai, Yulia Shumilova (Tampere University, Finland), Gaoming Zheng (Tongji University, China), Suhao Peng (University of Eastern Finland)
Workshop 3 instructions
18:00-18:30
Walk to the Main Building of the University of Helsinki
18:30-20:00
University reception
- Drinks and light snacks are served
- End of programme: 20:00
Day II: Wednesday, 16 August 2023
8:15-08:20
Welcome and opening of the second conference day
- Dr. Olli-Pekka Malinen
Finnish JoLII Board Chair; GINTL Regional Expert (China)
8:20-8:30
Introduction of the MOOC “Uncover Finnish Education”
- Ms. Mihaela Nyyssönen
E-learning Designer, Global Campus Project, University of Helsinki - Prof. Dr. Hannele Niemi
UNESCO Chair on Educational Ecosystems for Equity and Quality of Learning, University of Helsinki
8:30-9:00
Keynote 3: “The Implementation of High-Quality Teaching Using Remote Solutions in Sparsely Populated Areas – Sami Distance Teaching as an Example”
- Prof. Dr. Pigga Keskitalo
Professor, University of Lapland, Finland
9:00-9:30
Keynote 4: “Education for Sustainable Rural Development: Conceptual Framework and Good Practices”
- Dr. Yuchi Zhao
Deputy Director, International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (UNESCO INRULED) at Beijing Normal University
9:30-10:15
Coffee break
10:15-11:45
Thematic sessions day II
- 2.1 – Teacher Well-Being
- 2.2 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education 2
- 2.3 – Early Childhood Education
- 2.4 – 21st Century Competencies 2
- 2.5 – Student Well-Being, Engagement, and Mental Health 2
- 2.6 – Intercultural Perspectives and Global Academic Collaboration 2
- 2.7 – Nurturing Innovation and Talent 2
11:45-12:45
Lunch
- Lunch at own cost in the university cafeteria “Olivia”
12:45-13:15
Keynote 5: “Reshaping Education Systems in the VUCA Era: Concepts, Paths, and Dilemmas”
- Prof. Dr. Baocun Liu
Director, Institute of International and Comparative Education (IICE), Beijing Normal University, China
13:15-13:45
Keynote 6: “Change Capital: Financing the Futures of Education”
- Dr. Crystal Green
Research Director, HundrED | Visiting Scholar, University of Helsinki, Finland
13:45-14:30
Roundtable discussion
- Dr. Crystal Green
Research Director, HundrED | Visiting Scholar, University of Helsinki, Finland - Prof. Dr. Pigga Keskitalo
Professor, University of Lapland, Finland - Dr. Antti Laherto
University Lecturer, University of Helsinki - Prof. Dr. Baocun Liu
Director, Institute of International and Comparative Education (IICE), Beijing Normal University, China - Dr. Katariina Mertanen
University Lecturer, University of Helsinki - Moderated by Mr. Alex Shapero | Master’s student, Changing Education, University of Helsinki | Chair, One Step Ahead (OSA) ry
15:40-16:00
Closing the conference
- Dr. Olli-Pekka Malinen
Finnish JoLII Board Chair; GINTL Regional Expert (China)
16:30-17:30
Optional programme: Launch event of the MOOC “Uncover Finnish Education”
- Mihaela Nyyssönen
E-learning Designer, Global Campus Project, University of Helsinki - Dr. Hannele Niemi
UNESCO Chair on Educational Ecosystems for Equity and Quality of Learning, University of Helsinki
Day III: Thursday, 17 August 2023
(optional programme)
- Day III of the programme is entirely optional. Due to the limited capacity of these activities, we kindly ask you to sign up for only one of the options below.
- The sign-up for the day III programme happens through during the conference registration on day I.
- Due to the limited capacity, however, we cannot guarantee you will be offered a spot in options 1 or 2.
Option 1
9:00-12:00
Visit to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypuro Campus
- Joint trip via Helsinki Metro to the campus
- Visit to Metropolia UAS’ innovative learning environment
- Lunch at own cost at the Metropolia student cafeteria
- Download and register on the HSL App for public transport tickets beforehand. You will need an AB zone ticket.
Option 2
13:00-18:00
Walk in Finnish nature at Uutela Nature Trail
- Joint trip via Helsinki Metro to Uutela Nature Trail
- Some snacks will be provided at the Nature Trail
- Make sure to prepare for changing weather conditions (e.g., rain coats, appropriate shoes)
- Download and register on the HSL App for public transport tickets beforehand. You will need an AB zone ticket.
Option 3
13:00-15:00
Helsinki Education Lecture: “Climate Change Education in England” by Prof. Justin Dillon
- The Helsinki Education Lecture will be given by Prof. Justin Dillon (UCL’s Centre for Climate Change & Sustainability Education).
Abstract
In this talk, Justin Dillon will describe how climate change education has emerged in the English education system in relation to environmental education and the broader National Curriculum. He will draw on a number of research studies, including those carried out at CCCSE. Finally, Dillon will look at what a research agenda for climate change and sustainability education might look like.
