Orient 22nd of september
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1) The document outlines an orientation for new students in the Communication and Orientation Studies program, including an introduction to using photo diaries as a reflection method. Students will take one photo per week over six weeks reflecting on themes like home, culture, and studies. 2) It then discusses the concept of culture and gets students to reflect on their impressions of Finnish culture so far. Academic culture is explored, emphasizing independence, integrity, and participation. 3) Finally, the document compares the academic cultures students come from to the culture of studying in Finland and the LET program, noting a focus on independent learning and ability of students to question teachers.
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Orient 22nd of september
- 1. COMMUNICATION AND ORIENTATION STUDIES 1 Tuesday 22.9.2015 Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 23.9.2015
- 2. 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 2 SCHEDULE FOR TODAY 10.15-11.45 • Photo diary as a reflection method • Our main topic of the day: Culture
- 3. PHOTO DIARY AS A REFLECTION METHOD • Our alumni Ari Rapo (from the National Edutool programme) as a source of inspiration, please see his blog: www.photodiaryblog.com • Personal project, where an individual produces personally significant photos about his/her life • In addition: facilitates in the process of understanding the world around us, supports us in recognizing emotions and thoughts • Helps recall memory 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 3
- 4. PHOTO DIARY AS A REFLECTION METHOD • Most of all: an inner dialogue, reflection of your thoughts through photographs • Reflecting on the photos: why is this photo significant for me? 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 4
- 5. PHOTO DIARY IN LET ORIENTATION COURSE • We will keep a photo diary for six weeks, until the end of October, and 1 photo/week is our minimum, no maximum • Seven themes, but remember, it is your freedome to interpret Themes: • Home • Educational technology • Finnish culture • LET studies • Friends • Oulu • Learning 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 5
- 6. WHAT IS CULTURE? • First month has almost passed • The discussion we had about three weeks ago: things that amazed you, confused you? Do you still remember? • Your impression about Finnish culture at the moment? 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 6
- 7. PSP PROCESS IN LET STUDIES 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 7 Picture from Hyria.fi
- 8. ACADEMIC CULTURE • Teaching and learning methods: how do we learn? • Relationship between students and staff • Ethical principles • What else do you consider as academic culture? 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 8
- 9. (FINNISH) ACADEMIC CULTURE • Freedom vs Responsibility • Students are in charge of their own studies and learning • Independent thinking • Feedback about teaching and ideas • Take responsibility of your own studies • No copying or plagiarism! (Jaana´s lectures about academic writing) • Be on time! 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Aino-Maaria Palosaari 9
- 10. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE UNIVERSITY Good quality in teaching Guidance and counselling in study-related matters (PSP) Right to give feedback Clear rules and practices related to studies and degrees Fair assessment 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 10
- 11. WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU Make your personal study plan together with your personal study advisor • Compile your study schedule for each semester / period and follow it • Update and work on your study plan To give feedback on studies and study related services To cherish good academic practices • Integrity in all your assignements! Responsibility and independence Be active and participate! Be honest, fair and responsible in your actions and respect other members of the community 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 11
- 12. LET STUDYING CULTURE • How do we learn in the LET programme? How do we see the concept of learning in the LET? • How would you describe the relationship between students and staff? What is the role of student and the role of teacher? • Are students allowed to question the teacher? • Is there any other things that students should know about the academic culture in LET programme? 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 12
- 13. ACADEMIC CULTURE • Consider the academic culture you come from and the academic culture in Finland/ in LET programme • What are the main characters? What is special? What is different? 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Karoliina Hautala 13
- 14. MOTIVA PRESENTATION • Tomorrow Wednesday 23.9. at 13:00 in the classroom KTK112 23.9.2015Learning and Educational Technology Research Unit, Aino-Maaria Palosaari 14
Editor's Notes
- Today we ar egoing to talk about culture, to be more specific, academic culture
- Photo diary is often seen as a
- What amazed you? •Was there any pleasant surprises? •What about unpleasant surprises? •What confused you? •Did you learn something? I remember many of you were lost, have you began to find your way better? How do you feel about Finnish culture at the moment?