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- Garvis, S., et al.
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Swedish Early Childhood Preservice Teachers and Inclusive Education
- 2022
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Ingår i: Special Education in the Early Years : Perspectives on Policy and Practice in the Nordic Countries. - Cham : Springer International Publishing. - 2468-8746. - 9783030912963 ; , s. 87-100
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Inclusive education is an important foundation of Nordic society. It is considered a key pillar in the ‘education for all’ policy and has become an important foundation for shaping pedagogy and practice. This chapter shows how inclusive education is taught and enacted in Swedish early childhood teacher education. A specific focus lies on local legislation documents as a precursor for actions. A case study is shared from a study of Swedish early childhood preservice teachers’ beliefs to include all children in Swedish classrooms to show current understanding of these practices. Consideration is also given to raising concerns of segregation in Swedish education in terms of socioeconomic status, immigrant background and special education. The rapidly changing profile of society in Sweden requires that the teacher education sector be reformed to prepare educators who are competent in including all learners. The key points for consideration for future teacher education policy and practice are given.
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- Haley, Aimee, 1985, et al.
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Initiating Internalization through Collaboration
- 2020
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Ingår i: Praxis Symposium III – Academic professional and student responsibility for a world worth living in, 5-6 October, University of Borås.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Universities engage in international collaboration for a number of reasons. In the Global North, which is characterized by wealth and power, universities increasingly use international collaboration for competitiveness and marketization. In contrast, the Global South engages in collaboration to strengthen research and build knowledge capacity. Prior studies argue that trust, mutual benefits, and achieving shared understandings and ways of working are important for sustainable collaboration. However, prior studies generally examine what makes a ‘good’ collaboration well after collaboration has been initiated. The contribution of this study is therefore to exemplify the relationship-building process between two Ethiopian university academics and two Swedish university academics. The study is based in ‘group reflection’ and uses data collected in April 2019 from questions composed by each set of academics, which were deliberated during the initial project meeting. Their experiences ofenablement and constraint in research collaboration and their motivations for pursuing a new collaboration are in focus.
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- Haley, Aimee, 1985, et al.
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Internationalisation through research collaboration
- 2024
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Ingår i: Educational review. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0013-1911 .- 1465-3397. ; 76:4, s. 675-690
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Universities engage in international collaboration for a number of reasons. In the global North, which is characterised by wealth and power, universities increasingly use international collaboration for competitiveness and marketisation. In contrast, the global South engages in collaboration to strengthen research and build knowledge capacity. Prior studies argue that trust, mutual benefits, and achieving shared understandings and ways of working are important for sustainable collaboration. However, the studies generally examine what makes a “good” collaboration well after collaboration has been initiated. The contribution of this study is therefore to exemplify the relationship-building process between academics from an Ethiopian and Swedish university. The study is based in “co-operative inquiry” and uses data collected in April 2019 from questions composed by each set of academics, which were deliberated during their initial meeting. Their experiences of enablement and constraint in research collaboration and their motivations for pursuing a new collaboration are in focus.
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The Purpose of Internationalization - Future Teachers' Perspectives
- 2023
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Proceedings (redaktörskap) (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The purpose of internationalization in higher education differs between countries and is shaped by educational stakeholders, policymakers, and governments. Interestingly, the purpose of internationalization for the individuals who are most affected by internationalization policies and practices, namely the students, remains largely unknown. Hence, this study investigates the purpose of internationalization from the perspective of a group of international prospective teachers studying at a Swedish university. The results indicate that these students have a complex and flexible view of internationalization, particularly in light of current global tensions. The importance of taking student viewpoints into account is emphasized when formulating internationalization strategies.
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- Turner, Kristina, et al.
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Lessons learnt during COVID-19: making sense of Australian and Swedish university lecturers’ experience
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education. - 2365-9440. ; 20:1, s. 1-17
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article reports on a study analysing changes in the use of digital technologies and working from home during the COVID-19 crisis and the impact of these changes on the wellbeing of five female university lecturers from Australia and Sweden. Applying collaborative autoethnographical methods, this study employed Weick’s sensemaking framework to explore how the academics made sense of these sudden changes. The Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment (PERMA) wellbeing framework was also employed to explore the effect of these changes on the academics’ wellbeing. Findings from the reflective narratives show that after the initial experiences of stress, each university lecturer was able to adapt and navigate the online teaching environment during the pandemic. However, the time constraints in preparing and adapting to online teaching, and working from home, were experienced by some of the university lecturers as highly stressful and isolating which impacted their sense of wellbeing. Even so, working from home was recognized as a positive experience, providing time for research, hobbies, and time with family. This study addresses a gap in current knowledge by examining the impact of the sudden transition to online teaching and learning had on academic wellbeing as conceptualised through the PERMA framework. In addition, by applying Weick’s sensemaking framework, this study provides a unique perspective around how academics made sense of the sudden switch to online teaching and learning during COVID-19.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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A necessary paradigm shift in inclusive teaching and Learning
- 2018
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- A necessary Paradigm shift in thinking about inclusive teaching and learning suggest that the role of politics in Education is closely intertwined and not always in the interest of Children. The talk with provide an example of Sweden and ’A school for all’ and how traditions and culture determine attitudes,towards inclusive Education.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Abhilasha Singh - Country Director, IHETL and the Vice President at the AUE in Dubai 14 January 2023
- 2023
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Meet Professor Abhilasha Singh she is a Country Director for IHETL and Vice- President of Academic Affairs at the American University in the Emirates, Dubai. With a distinguished career, Abhilasha has served in many academic administrative positions at various institutions and has been engaged in providing strategic directives at a senior leadership level. Hear her talk about how to meet the challenges relating to Women in leadership in Higher Education, Ageism in Higher Education, AND the role of Higher Education in relation to the ESD Goals. Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/singhabhilasha/ Articles: Singh, A. (2019). Degendered leadership in the UAE: breaking the glass ceiling. International journal of educational management, 33(6), p.1185-1197 Singh, A. (2020). Association between organizational norms and employee productivity in higher education. Journal of applied research in higher education, 12(2), p.271-295
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Agnes Hellström, FREDSFITTAN by former Chair of the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society
- 2024
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Agnes Hellström, former Chair of the Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society, candidly discusses her new book "Fredsfittan" and her tenure at SPAS. As a lifelong pacifist, Agnes sheds light on her steadfast opposition to Sweden's NATO affiliation and the potential impact on both Sweden's domestic landscape and its global standing. Her insights on complex issues surrounding democracy promotion and disarmament showcase her remarkable intellect. Don't miss out on this amazing conversation!
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Associate Prof Therese Keane and ICT 8 June 2022
- 2022
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In this episode of Sånt är livet i Sverige or That's life in Sweden we are continuing to meet academics and researchers from Melbourne Australia where I am a visiting scholar. Today I am speaking with Associate Professor Therese Keane who is sharing about her fascinating and incredible her journey as an ICT teacher, academic and researcher. Her areas of speciality include, ICT, robotics in education and gender inequalities in STEM based subjects. Therese welcomes questions about her work from overseas teachers, researchers and has provided her contact details: linkedin.com/in/therese-keane-melbourne
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Associate Professor Pauline Bremner International Fashion, and Retailing and consumer behaviour 11 August 2023
- 2023
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In this episode I am speaking with Associate Professor Pauline Bremner Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Teaching Excellence Fellow at RGU, the Scottish University of the Year 2020, skilled in Coaching, Fashion/Retail, Customer Service, Lecturing, and Strategy. Strong educational professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused on Marketing and Consumer Behaviour from Robert Gordon University. An Auroran of the Advance HE Leadership Foundation and an ILM 3 and 5. Recipient of an RGU Extra-Curricular ‘Star’ Award 2020. Co-creator of the RGU Innovation Award developed from SISA, the Scottish Student Innovation Award. She welcomes you to contact her via her linkedin page,- linkedin.com/in/drpaulinebremner
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959, et al.
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AUSTRALIAN PRESERVICE TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS ABOUT international professional experience placements
- 2013
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Ingår i: ICERI 2013 PROCEEDINGS, Sevilla, 18 november 2013. - 9788461638475 ; , s. 5187-5193
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this research project was to consider how mono-culturalism and White privilege would affect the cultural and global awareness engendered by an international professional experience placement in a small group of Early Childhood pre-service students from a regional inland university. It examined the effectiveness of the international professional experience placement in developing preservice teachers’ ideas of social justice, themselves as teachers and global citizens. The study examined these pre-service teachers’ journeys through face-to-face pre- and post-interview situations. The data collected and analyzed include pre- and post- enactment interview data. A narrative analysis (Thorne, 2001) was used as a strategy to analyze the pre- and post-enactment interview data. The findings from the study provided valuable insights to some of the challenges and issues faced by these Australian rural pre-service teachers in understanding cross-cultural issues during international placements.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Beating Stress, the Swedish Way—Time for a ‘fika’.
- 2020
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Ingår i: Arts-based research, resilience and wellbeing across the lifespan. L. McCaine., G. Barton., Sappa, V., & S. Garvis (red.). - Cham : Palgrave Macmillan. - 9783030260521 ; , s. 279-300
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This chapter relate to my experiences as part of the Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) team at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden 2014-2016. My work involved development and analysis of psychosocial environmental surveys, the implementation and follow-up of wellbeing programs and participating in safety inspections . The work also involved confidential meetings with academics experiencing stress. To support me in this role required participation in numerous interesting and mandatory workshops. I learnt about the role of Swedish Trade Unions, Swedish laws on health and safety and wellbeing, stress, alcohol and drug abuse, policies relating to gender equity, discrimination, bullying, violence and threat of violence in the workplace. I also participated in several leadership courses and a yearlong course on conflict resolution that was to prove especially effective when mediating in staff conflict. I am using a narrative inquiry approach (Connelly & Clandinin, 2006) reflecting on my experiences. Engaging in narrative inquiry “requires attentiveness to the stories of other professionals as well as to the larger social, institutional and professional narratives in which individuals are embedded” (Clandinin, Cave & Berendonk, 2017, p. 94).
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Challenges and opportunities - Internationalization, Globalisation and Digitalisation in Higher Education Ethiopia
- 2019
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Ingår i: Invited lecture/talk Mekelle University Ethiopia.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Internationalisation is the interdependence and interconnectedness between countries influenced by globalization and digitalization "that no country or sector or institution is immune from including higher education" (Bellinger 2015). Three challenges has particularly been noted, the critical voice of INDIVIDUAL universities has been and is stifled instead of strengthened as a result of globalization. Secondly. low quality education has resulted in widening the gap between socioeconomic classes - creating discrimination among developing societies’ students and finally, the loss of cultural or national identity. Fourth industrial revolution or 4.0. is here and means that data is the new gold. Data example In Africa can help build safer cities, stronger economies, healthy populations. For example, Hepta analytics (Kenyan/Rwanda) – Use Agricultural data with sattelite imaging to calculate planting times. Democratic Republic of Congo use an app that was trained identifiying diseased plants is used to provide warnings of disease in banana leaves, and the non-profit company Harambee - Help people connecting to work geographical and personal preference data. Some common challenges include ICT infrastructure might be too expensive for many African universities to afford and is dependent on underlying digital maturity and pre-existing infrastructure of countries including skills and digital literacy.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959, et al.
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Chapter 6: Leadership
- 2019
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Ingår i: Teaching Primary Years. Donna Pendergast and Katherine Main (red.). - Sydney, Australia : Allen & Unwin. - 9781760632304
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Develop an understanding of the importance of leadership for learning in the primary school settings Learn about the internal and external factors that impact capacity for building leadership Create strategies and model to support children to also become leaders for learning during the primary years
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Criminologist Vincent Hurley - Key motivators for crime
- 2024
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In this episode, I am joined by criminologist and former New South Wales Police detective, Vincent Hurley. Vincent delves into his remarkable career, which includes roles as a police officer, police hostage negotiator, and Detective at Mount Druitt and Penrith, where he investigated serious crimes such as domestic homicides, sexual assaults, serious (non-sexual) assaults, home invasions, and local drug distribution, among others. He shares his journey from policing to criminology and discusses the six key motivators for committing crimes. Vincent is well-known for his outspoken views, particularly his criticism of Australian politicians on the Q+A program, where he argued that domestic violence is not sufficiently addressed because it's seen as politically inconvenient. He also offers his perspective on why he questions the current approach to women's shelters and why, in his view, it’s the perpetrator who should be removed from the home, not the victim.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959, et al.
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Cross-cultural ‘distance’, ‘friction’ and ‘flow’: exploring the experiences of pre-service teachers on international practicum
- 2016
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Ingår i: Asia Pacific Journal of Education. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0218-8791 .- 1742-6855. ; 36:3, s. 425-436
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The focus of this paper is to illustrate Australian regional pre-service teachers’ perceptions of an international practicum: their cross-cultural understanding, notions of privilege and teacher/professional identity development. Findings indicate that there were three overlapping dimensions of cross-cultural understanding for pre-service teachers: distance, friction and flow. At times students acknowledged the value of their placement, yet indicated a lack of empathy and engagement with the culture visited. At other times there was clear frustration at the cultural differences, alongside a growth in awareness. The fullest dimension was where pre-service teachers and their students learnt from each other, signalling a sharing towards cross-cultural understanding. Implications of these findings aim to inform how international practicums are designed in the future, as well as signalling directions for further research relating to these border crossings.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Cultural change and International student mobility: A Swedish experience
- 2016
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Ingår i: Cultures and Beliefs Conference, Romania.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This paper presents a snap shot of a German exchange student’s experience of culture and change at a Swedish University. Based on narrative research the data is drawn from the student’s email correspondence and from a focus group interviews with a number of international students. Findings suggest that the initial challenges faced by the international student studying in Sweden included an initial sense of isolation as the student was trying to fit in to the Swedish University culture, and learning about negotiating the university requirements. The positive findings included a sense of belonging, understanding different cultures, time to reflect on the differences and similarities between the German and Swedish higher education systems and the effect of the cultural change to the student’s sense of self.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Desiree Arksund Att Jobba som lärare i Förorten 16 juni 2021
- 2021
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Desiree Arksund är specialpedagog med många års erfarenhet som lärare i förorten. Samtalet handlar om hennes erfarenheter och speciellt hur hon arbetar med att skapa relationer i förorten med både studenter och vårdnadshavare.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Dr Amudha Poobalan Public Health academic and an educator 2 February 2023
- 2023
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Meet Dr Amudha Poobalan, Senior Lecturer in Public Health based at the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition at the University of Aberdeena Principal. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), UK; Country Director of International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL), New York, USA; and Senior Editor of Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (JARHE). She received her Medical degree from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore in India. Amudha is involved in research collaborations nationally and internationally with India, Singapore, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Bangladesh and Nepal working with Medical schools, Universities, NGOs, Government and Private Research Foundations. A truly fascinating academic whose research is around the epidemiology of Obesity, Diabetes and Cancer, with an interest in the lifestyle and health behaviour changes and its implications during ‘TRANSITIONS’ such as from adolescence to young adults; economic, demographic and cultural shifts in transitioning countries; and rural to urban transitions.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Dr Birgit Schreiber International Association of Student Affairs and Services, (IASAS) 6 January 2023
- 2023
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In this episode meet Dr Birgit Schreiber, the Vice President of the International Association of Student Affairs and Services (IASAS). She has served in senior leadership positions in Universities in South Africa for the past 25 years and has presented papers and key notes at national and international conferences at universities in Europe and the USA. Her publications relate to social justice, student affairs, student engagement and higher education policy. Hear her talk about her research and about the importance of promoting the adoption of the SDGs in higher education, internationalisation, inclusion, and much more.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Emeritus Professor Helen Huntly - Reflections about a Brilliant Career as an Educator 27 February 2023
- 2023
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In this episode of Sånt är livet i Sverige (or That's Life in Sweden) meet recently retired and former CQUniversity Vice-President (Academic) Professor Helen Huntly OAM. Professor Huntly was with CQUniversity for more than 30 years. She took up her appointment as Provost in late 2016, following her appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry, Vocational Training & Access Education) in 2015. Professor Huntly assumed the role of Vice-President (Academic) after a university restructure in 2020. Professor Huntly contributed to the broader education agenda through many roles, including as Dean, School of Education & the Arts, various senior management roles within Higher Education, and prior to that, as teacher in the vocational and secondary education sectors. As a proud (former) teacher, Professor Huntly recognises the importance of high quality, engaging and reflective learning and teaching practices at all levels of education. Throughout her career, Professor Huntly has developed a deep understanding and knowledge of education and training. She is a strong advocate for the provision of learning opportunities for all, particularly in the regions, to help students reach their full potential and contribute to their local communities. In 2017, Professor Huntly was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to tertiary education in Central Queensland. Her qualifications include a Doctor of Education (CQUniversity 2004), Master of Education Studies (CQUniversity 1999), Bachelor of Education (BCAE1980), and a Diploma of Teaching Health & Physical Education (KGCAE 1980).
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, et al.
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Future teachers’ perspectives on the purpose of internationalisation
- 2023
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Ingår i: Re-Imagining Education: Collaboration and Compassion - ABSTRACT BOOKLET. - Aberdeen, Scotland : University of Aberdeen Scotland, International Higher Education for Teaching and Learning (HETL).
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Future teachers’ perspectives on the purpose of internationalisation are largely unknown. Their perspectives are important because as teachers in a globalized world, they will need to understand what internationalisation is and its various processes and consequences for the teaching profession. With an understanding of internationalisation, they can actively work with internationalisation in their teaching practice rather than be passive adapters. In this narrative study, we present the responses of 12 international future teachers who studied at a major Swedish University in 2021 and 2022. They originated from countries such as Japan, Germany, Belgium, Spain, The Netherlands, Switzerland, and Japan and were between 24 and 40 years old. Their perceptions on the purpose of internationalisation were analysed using Stier’s (2003; 2004; 2010) framework of internationalization ideologies, which consists of three categories: idealism, instrumentalism, and educationalism. In our results, we show how the future teachers’ perceptions are illustrative of the ideologies. Our preliminary findings also show that their perceptions are more complex than these three categories. For example, we found that their perceptions relate to more than one ideology and that these complex perspectives are generally related to their experiences of and reflections on achanged educational context due to technological advancement and the Covid-19 pandemic. To illustrate, several of the future teachers connected their understanding on the purpose of internationalisation to increased digitalisation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of globalisation in the context of a global pandemic.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Handledningens faser.
- 2015
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Ingår i: Konferans Forskning pågår 28 Oktober 2015.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- I denna workshop presenteras och diskuteras handledningens olika faser baserat på Relational- Cultural (RCT) teori som utvecklats ur ett feministiskt perspektiv (Uusimäki, 2010). RCT används som teoretisk ram för att förstå handledningens olika faser. Med hjälp av RCT vid handledningstillfällen får både handledaren och handledd lärdom och insyn i relationens betydelse, maktens betydelse och emotionell utveckling (emotional growth). RCT tar speciellt hänsyn till hur kultur och rasism påverkar i handledningens olika faser.
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- Uusimäki, Liisa, 1959
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Inclusion
- 2018
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Inclusion is an important foundation of Swedish education. This presentation share the findings of a survey of ninety-seven Swedish early childhood (EC) preservice teachers' attitudes, concerns, and intentions to include children with disabilities in regular classrooms. A six-part self-reporting questionnaire was used to examine participants' attitudes, concerns, efficacy, and intentions toward inclusion. The results showed that although the Swedish EC preservice teachers' in this study expressed 'some' concern about working with children the results indicated a high degree of teacher efficacy. To determine predictors of participants' intentions and use of inclusive practices a series of regression analysis were undertaken. Knowledge of local legislation emerged as significant predictor of participants' intention scores. Teaching efficacy scores were significant predictors for both intention and use of inclusive practices
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