Innovation in TVET Rónán HAUGHEY 27 08 2015 World TVET Conference for LinkedIn
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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
[email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/omniaedupartnerships