VALIDATION IN ART TEACHER AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULA IN FINLAND

Authors

  • Joona Saari Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-3683
  • Timo Halttunen Brahea Centre at the University of Turku, Finland orcid.org/0000-0002-3489-7958
  • Sanna Brauer Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finland orcid.org/0000-0002-5303-6600
  • Marjaana Mäkelä Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland orcid.org/0000-0002-8666-7863

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i11.3961

Keywords:

higher education, curriculum, vocational teacher, recognition of prior learning, educational research

Abstract

Intention and opportunity for validation of competences acquired in different contexts are considered influential to meet the incremental changes in the world of work. Positioned in the universities of applied sciences delivering art and professional teacher education in Finland, we study emergence of validation of prior learning in the intended, or planned, curricula. The Nordic Quality Model for Validation was employed as the empirical frame of reference. Data were collected from the institutions’ open websites. The critical discourse analysis revealed differences in curricular discourses between and across the institutions. Texts with more indicators of validation were found within larger providers of professional teacher education, whereas those were more scarce in texts from smaller institutions. Validation texts are shorter in length and more fragmented in art teacher curricula. Despite its centrality in educational policy, validation remains in the margins of art and professional teacher education curricula. It is unlikely that the intended curricula facilitate teacher trainers’ efforts to form a shared repertoire of a community of practice in validation of non-formal and informal learning. We suggest further study on the enacted and experienced curricula to examine the role of validation in art teacher and professional teacher education.

 

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  • Joona Saari, Turku University of Applied Sciences, Finland orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-3683

    University of Turku, Brahea Centre & Turku University of Applied Sciences
    ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-3683
    https://fi.linkedin.com/in/joona-saari

    Mr. Joona Saari (MA) majored in the study of religion, and his academic interests include critical discourse analysis and rhetorical analysis. In his master’s thesis Saari analysed transcripts of public speeches and discussed how ideology is expressed in political rhetoric. He has worked as a research assistant in the University of Turku focusing in areas of intercultural education and capacity building in higher education. Mr. Saari currently works as a project advisor at Turku University of Applied Sciences.

  • Timo Halttunen, Brahea Centre at the University of Turku, Finland orcid.org/0000-0002-3489-7958

    University of Turku, Brahea Centre
    ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3489-7958
    https://fi.linkedin.com/in/timo-halttunen-53607982

    Mr. Timo Halttunen is working as head of unit at the Brahea Centre, Areal Research and Development (ARD) at the University of Turku. His areas of expertise are university lifelong learning, recognition of prior learning, and university-business collaboration. His current research is focused on the impact of  personal and institutional characteristics to teacher and student exploration of working-life oriented pedagogies. He is chair of the Continuing Education Network in Finland (UCEF) and member of the steering committee of the European Continuing Education Network (eucen). He is also active in the Nordiskt Nätverk för Vuxnas Lärande.

  • Sanna Brauer, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Finland orcid.org/0000-0002-5303-6600

    Oulu University of Applied Sciences, School of Professional Teacher Education
    ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5303-6600
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sannabrauer/

    Dr. Sanna Brauer has been working as a senior lecturer at Oulu University of Applied Sciences, School of Professional Teacher Education since 2011. She is an expert in digital pedagogy and involved in various projects as well as national and international networks aiming to enhance professional development of teachers. Brauer’s doctoral dissertation from 2019 was the first in the world to address digital open badges and badge-driven learning. She currently focuses on research related to motivation, competence-based professional development, and the digital transformation in the world of work. She’s highly networked and open to making new connections.

  • Marjaana Mäkelä, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland orcid.org/0000-0002-8666-7863

    ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8666-7863
    https://fi.linkedin.com/in/dr-marjaana-mäkelä-a062788b
    Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, School of Vocational Teacher Education

    Dr. Marjaana Mäkelä is a Principal Lecturer at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. As a researcher in the team of Engaging Vocational Pedagogy, she has responsibilities in vocational teacher education, curriculum development, quality management and export of education. In pedagogical development, her areas of expertise relate to continuous learning, validation processes and work-integrated learning. Her interdisciplinary research orientation includes moreover study of pedagogical discourse, consumer studies, French language and hospitality education. She is a member of the Finnish working group of validation in the framework of Nordiskt Nätverk för Vuxnas Lärande.

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Appendix I: Data sources

All data below were retrieved on October 5th 2020.

Centria UAS, ArTE

Identification and recognition of prior learning. Website. https://web.centria.fi/opiskelijalle/opiskeluohjeet/osaamisen-tunnistaminen/aikaisemmin-hankitun-osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ahot

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Studying at work. Website. https://web.centria.fi/opiskelijalle/opiskeluohjeet/osaamisen-tunnistaminen/tyon-opinnollistaminen

Chapter in the degree charter: Student's personal study plan. Website. https://web.centria.fi/opiskelijalle/opiskeluohjeet/tutkintosaanto-ja-muut-ohjeistukset

Haaga-Helia UAS, ProTE

Professional teacher development program – Guide. Website, PDF-document. https://www.haaga-helia.fi/sites/default/files/file/2020-11/aokk_ops_ope_20-21.jpg_0_0.pdf

Professional teacher education. Website. http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/koulutus/ammatillinen-opettajakorkeakoulu/ammatillinen-opettajankoulutus

Guidelines for the recognition of competence acquired elsewhere. Online study guide. http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/opinto-opas/yleista-hhsta/muualla-hankitun-osaamisen-tunnustamisen-ohjeet?userLang=fi

Open badge of skill. Online study guide. http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/opinto-opas/yleista-haaga-heliasta/open-badge-osaamismerkki?userLang=fi

Häme UAS, ProTE

Professional teacher training – Study Guide. Website, PDF-document. https://www.hamk.fi/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Opettajankoulutuksen_opinto-opas_2020-2021.pdf

Professional teacher education – Description. Online curriculum. https://huoasl.outsystemsenterprise.com/opetussuunnitelmat/OpetussuunnitelmanTiedot.aspx?CurriculumCodeInput=OPAP20A

Competence recognition practices. Website. https://www.hamk.fi/aokk-koulutus/ammatillinen-opettajankoulutus/#opiskelu

Guide for filling the form regarding identification and recognition of prior learning. Website, PDF-document. https://www.hamk.fi/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/eAHOT_tayttoohje_Amot.pdf

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Guide for applying acceptance of competence. Website, PDF-document. https://www.hamk.fi/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ohje_osaamisen_nayton_hakemisesta_2020.pdf

JAMK UAS, ArTE & ProTE

The basics of degree-leading education curricula in JAMK. Curriculum, PDF-document. https://opinto-oppaat.jamk.fi/globalassets/opinto-opas-amk/opiskelu/suomenkielisten-koulutusohjelmien-opsit/2020-2021/ops-perusteteet-2020.pdf

Identification and recognition of competence. Online study guide. https://opinto-oppaat.jamk.fi/fi/opinto-opas-yamk/opiskelu/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-tunnustaminen/

Degree program in music education. Online curriculum. https://opetussuunnitelmat.peppi.jamk.fi/fi/48/fi/5195

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Metropolia UAS, ArTE

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Novia UAS, ArTE

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Music educator education content. Website. https://www.novia.fi/utbildning/utbildningsutbud/konst-och-kultur/musiker-yh-musikpedagog-yh/musiker-yh/

Oulu UAS, ArTE and ProTE

Dance teacher degree program. Online curriculum. https://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/opintojen-sisalto/opetussuunnitelmat?koulutus=tan2020s&lk=s2020&

alasivu=kuvaus

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Learning resources and skill badges. Online curriculum and study guide. http://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/amok-ops/ammatillinen-opettajankoulutus/Oppimisresursst-ja-osaamismerkit

The path of competence-based studies. Online curriculum and study guide, PDF-document. http://www.oamk.fi/opintoopas/application/files/5015/5902/

/Osaamisperusteisen_opintojen_polku.pdf

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Oulu School of Professional Teacher Education. Online curriculum and study guide, PDF-document. http://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/application/files/9115/9066/2975/

Arviointiohjeet_1.6.2020__.pdf

Competence building in professional teacher education. Online curriculum and study guide, PDF-document. http://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/application/files/5815/9066/2312/Arvioinnin_kasitekolmio_1.6.2020.pdf

The process of demonstrating and assessing competence in optional studies. Online curriculum and study guide, PDF-document. http://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/application/files/7015/5902/9855/Valinnaisten_opintojen_osaamisen_tunnustamisen_prosessi_1.6.2019.pdf

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(2019). The process of demonstrating and evaluating previously acquired professional pedagogical competence. Online curriculum and study guide, PDF-document. http://www.oamk.fi/opinto-opas/application/files/8115/5902/9687/

Ammattipedagogisen_osaamisen_osoittamisen_arviointiprosessi_1.6.2019.pdf

Savonia UAS, ArTE

Acceptance of competence. Online study guide. https://portal.savonia.fi/amk/fi/opiskelijalle/ohjeita-uudelle-opiskelijalle.

Degree program in music education. Online curriculum. https://portal.savonia.fi/amk/fi/opiskelijalle/opetussuunnitelmat?yks=KO&krtid=1318

Degree program in art pedagogy. Online curriculum. https://portal.savonia.fi/amk/fi/opiskelijalle/opetussuunnitelmat?yks=KO&krtid=1330

Dance teacher degree program. Online curriculum . https://portal.savonia.fi/amk/fi/opiskelijalle/opetussuunnitelmat?yks=KO&krtid=1317

Tampere UAS, ArTE and ProTE

Acceptance of studies. Online study guide. https://www.tuni.fi/opiskelijanopas/kasikirja/tamk/4653/4704?page=3127

Student rights and responsibilities. Online study guide. https://www.tuni.fi/opiskelijanopas/kasikirja/tamk/4678?page=3655

Degree charter and supplementary instructions - Acceptance of studies and competence. Online study guide. https://www.tuni.fi/opiskelijanopas/kasikirja/tamk?search=tutkintos%C3%A4%C3%A4nt%C3%B6&page=2264

Degree program in music education. Online curriculum. https://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/fi/167/fi/55327

Degree program in music education. Online curriculum. https://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/fi/167/fi/55327

Professional teacher education, description. Online curriculum. https://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/fi/175/fi/12/19OPKOU/year/2020

Professional teacher education, degree program. Online curriculum. https://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/fi/175/fi/12

Professional teacher education, curriculum. Curriculum, PDF-document. https://content-webapi.tuni.fi/proxy/public/2020-05/liite_2_ao_ops_2020_uusi_20200405.pdf

(2019). Professional teacher education higher degree program, description. Online curriculum. https://opinto-opas-ops.tamk.fi/index.php/fi/171/fi/116517/

YMP/year/2019

Turku UAS, ArTE

Degree charter of TUAS. Website, PDF document. https://www.turkuamk.fi/media/filer_public/8c/9d/8c9da3a9-29da-4ffb-8cd0-afd327ea46ed/turun_ammattikorkeakoulun_tutkintosaanto.pdf

Description of dance teacher education. Online curriculum and study guide. https://opinto-opas.turkuamk.fi/index.php/fi/21632/fi/76401/

PTANSS20/year/2020

Description of music or singing teacher education. Online curriculum and study guide. https://opinto-opas.turkuamk.fi/index.php/fi/21632/fi/76402/

PMUSIS20/238/year/2020

Description of music basics teacher education. Online curriculum and study guide. https://opinto-opas.turkuamk.fi/index.php/fi/21632/fi/76402/

PMUSIS20/239/year/2020

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