scholarly journals PEDAGOGY IN FINNISH HIGHER EDUCATION: A CASE EXAMPLE OF HÄME UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 04
Author(s):  
Carolina Carvalho ◽  
Mervi Friman ◽  
Seija Mahlamäki-Kultanen
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Constant Change ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Pedagogical Development ◽  
Higher Education Pedagogy ◽  
Finnish Higher Education

ABSTRACTIn the context of pedagogical development in higher education (HE) this research is a case study concerning Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), in Finland. The focus of the study is to make visible the correspondence between the international and national higher education policy emphasis and an individual higher education institution. Ten thematic approaches in higher education pedagogy were identified in a content analysis of policy documents, and from earlier interviews in Finnish higher education institutes. The data for this study was gathered in subsequent interviews at HAMK and was compared with these ten thematic approaches. The results show how the national and institutional pedagogical emphasis correspond in the case of universities of applied sciences (UAS). The correspondence with the ten pedagogical emphases were classified as (1) strongly consolidated, (2) currently highlighted and (3) less emphasized. The conclusion is that it is challenging and complicated to apply pedagogical goals systematically considering the various attributes from a world in constant change. In-house prioritize needs awareness of strategy, negotiations, and co-operation. The main points for the successful pedagogical development are (1) prioritization of the emphasis, (2) systematic progress and quality assurance and (3) co-operation within the pedagogic actors.Keywords: higher education, university of applied sciences, pedagogy, pedagogical strategy.    RESUMONo contexto do desenvolvimento pedagógico no ensino superior (ES), esta pesquisa é um estudo de caso sobre a Universidade de Ciências Aplicadas Häme (HAMK), na Finlândia. O foco do estudo é tornar visível a correspondência entre a ênfase da política de ensino superior internacional e nacional e uma instituição de ensino superior individual. Dez abordagens temáticas na pedagogia do ensino superior foram identificadas na análise de conteúdo de documentos políticos e entrevistas em institutos de ensino superior finlandeses. Os dados coletados em entrevistas à HAMK foram comparados com essas dez abordagens temáticas. Os resultados mostram como a ênfase pedagógica nacional e institucional corresponde no caso da Universidade de Ciências Aplicadas (UAS). A correspondência das diferentes ênfases pedagógicas é classificada como (1) fortemente consolidada, (2) atualmente destacada e (3) menos enfatizada. A conclusão é que é desafiador e complicado estabelecer metas pedagógicas de maneira sistemática, considerando os vários atributos de um mundo em constante mudança. As prioridades internar necessitam da concientização da estratégia, negociações e cooperação. Os pontos principais para o sucesso do desenvolvimento pedagógico são (1) a priorização da ênfase, (2) o progresso sistemático e a garantia de qualidade e (3) a cooperação entre os atores pedagógicos.Palavras-chave: Ensino Superior. Universidade de Ciências Aplicadas. Pedagogia. Estratégia Pedagógica.

scholarly journals Auditing in a Family-Centered Higher Education Institution: The German Experience of Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Susanne Maier ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Family Friendly ◽  
The Family ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University ◽  
Family Centered

The family-friendly university audit (“audit familiengerechte hochschule”) is studied. The audit is available to German universities in order to support a familyfriendly working environment. Practices of an auditor coordinating several workshops for rectorate, HR department and functionaries, as well as representatives of all university groups are considered. The experience of the auditing at the University of Applied Sciences – Public Administration and Finance, Ludwigsburg is analyzed.

scholarly journals The Finnish Academic Profession’s Divided Opportunities in Management and Governance

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 43-53
Author(s):  
Timo Aarrevaara ◽  
Sanna Ryynänen ◽  
Ville Tenhunen ◽  
Pekka Vasari
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
Academic Unit ◽  
Performance Targets ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Academic Units ◽  
Strong Performance ◽  
Finnish Higher Education

Finnish higher education consists of research-oriented universities and teaching-oriented universities of applied sciences, and both sectors have a role in research, development and innovation. This paper focuses on governance and management at the institutional and academic unit levels, based on responses to several questions in the APIKS survey regarding the influence of academics, performance targets of academic units and the influence of academics in decision making and workload. Institutions in both sectors of Finnish higher education emphasise strategies and are heavily reliant on public funding. Both sectors also have an orientation to strong performance management.

Modelling Wireless Local Area Networking in Higher Education Institutes

2009 ◽  
pp. 563-568
Author(s):  
Ossi Väänänen
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences

This article is partly based on the research being done by Turku University of Applied Sciences in Turku, Finland. The research was started in spring 2006 and is backed by the Ministry of Education in Finland. The aim of the research is to do the basic information collation of the current implementations and the use of wireless local area networking in Finnish universities of applied sciences (former polytechnics). Based on certain models and best practices for WLAN (wireless local area networking), networking is created.

Information Environments of Middle Managers in Higher Education

2009 ◽  
pp. 436-442
Author(s):  
Juha Kettunen ◽  
Jouni Hautala ◽  
Mauri Kantola
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Middle Managers ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Limited Scope

The importance of middle managers is frequently noted in the context of strategic management and other key decisions (Floyd & Wooldridge, 1996; Gold, 1998; Kettunen, 2002). The role of the middle managers can, however, be much greater because they are responsible with other creative individuals for the innovations of their subunits. They assume the responsibility for developing many information systems to serve the processes of the organisation. There has been some criticism of the limited scope of information system innovation research (Lyytinen & Rose, 2003a, 2003b). The purpose of this article is to show that the information systems of an education institution can be classified according to the information environments (IEs) and other characteristics such as the organisational levels. The analysis reveals the creative class of a higher education institution (HEI) which assumes responsibility for developing the information systems in cooperation with the other units of the institution and networks. The empirical case of this article illustrates the information environments and information systems of the Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS). It is argued that technology and behaviour are not dichotomous in an information environment; they are inseparable. The analysis helps education management to develop the institution’s information systems in an innovative way.

scholarly journals Higher education teachers’ descriptions of their own learning: a large-scale study of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 1284-1297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aija Töytäri ◽  
Arja Piirainen ◽  
Päivi Tynjälä ◽  
Liisa Vanhanen-Nuutinen ◽  
Kimmo Mäki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Large Scale Study ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences

Unwarranted Stigma

2019 ◽  
pp. 201-221
Author(s):  
Darryl M. Tyndorf Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Community Colleges ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
University Education ◽  
Demand For Education ◽  
Education Market ◽  
New Research ◽  
Higher Education Market

Investment in higher education is essential to improve the knowledge and skills of a country's labor force for economic growth. Higher education is a dynamic context with various institution types. However, the higher education market and research has generally suggested a single higher education institution, university education. Such single entity promotion has informed policies to increase university enrollments and completions resulting in a belief that universities are prestigious institutions that provide greater economic growth while stigmatizing community colleges as less prestigious and of little or no value to economic growth. University models have provided higher education to selected members of society which has not met the global demand for education or improved economic growth. This chapter will demonstrate that community colleges are becoming a higher education policy focus for their ability to provide flexible, short cycle education, and new research demonstrates their short- and medium-term economic impact. Thus, the community college stigma is unwarranted.

Systemic Autonomy as an Educational Factor for Learners and Teachers

10.47908/9/4 ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 75-94
Author(s):  
Dietmar Tatzl
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Descriptive Framework ◽  
Systemic View

This contribution attempts to introduce a systemic view of autonomy. The author argues that systemic autonomy depends on structures, procedures and regulations that are in force at organisations and that can either hinder or promote autonomy. The article reviews traces of systemic autonomy in the literature and develops a descriptive framework of the concept. It presents a scale containing nine indicators for measuring an institution’s degree of systemic autonomy, which teachers may easily apply to their own context. The article also includes recommendations for encouraging autonomy in restrictive environments. The author further compares his experiences from two different higher-education institutions: as a teacher at a university of applied sciences and as a learner at a university. The observations gained from this comparison lead to the conclusion that the influence of organisational systems cannot be ignored when expecting autonomy to unfold.

A debate about implementing immersive technology for higher education: Pre-study examining the usability of virtual reality for lectures

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-571
Author(s):  
Matej Hopp ◽  
Sandra Pfiel ◽  
René Mario Schuster ◽  
Florian Tiefenbacher ◽  
Michael Reiner
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences

BACKGROUND: As the COVID-pandemic has shown, the need for innovative (digitalized) solutions is in high demand across almost every field of interest. The implementation of advanced technologies in higher education provides an intriguing opportunity to expand its scope by reaching new audiences as well as ensuring a high quality of learning outcome. OBJECTIVE: In this article we tried to examine if virtual reality can be a suitable option by placing lectures into a virtual setup. METHODS: First, we explored the theoretical background if and how virtual reality has been adapted for usage in higher education. We then asked five lecturers from the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems to test a virtual environment (Mozilla Hubs) and evaluate the platform for their teaching purposes. RESULTS: Among one of the results was, that 80 percent would recommend using the platform for lectures to their colleagues. Due to the small sample size the findings need to be further evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: In the foreseeable future virtual reality will become a valuable teaching assistance in higher education. Findings show that the response rate when training with virtual reality applications is much higher than to common studying methods.

Knowledge Management with Partners in a Dynamic Information Environment

2009 ◽  
pp. 503-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juha Kettunen ◽  
Jouni Hautala ◽  
Mauri Kantola
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Information Environment ◽  
Operational Environment ◽  
Dynamic Information ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
External Impact

The purpose of this article is to analyse the interaction between the dynamic information environment (IE) and the operational environment to promote the cooperation of the higher education institution with business life and enhance the external impact of the institution on its environment. The dynamic IEs are analysed to manage the information systems and internal processes in an educational institution and their cooperating partners. This article is organised as follows: The article introduces the approach of IEs and operational environments. Then the concept of a dynamic IE is used to analyse the information systems used in the core internal processes of the higher education institution. The study also describes the partnership in a dynamic IE. Thereafter, a short case study is presented about partnership using the electronic Optima platform at the Turku University of Applied Sciences (TUAS). Finally, the results of the study are summarised in the concluding section.

Englishization ‘under the radar’

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Dannerer ◽  
Martina Gaisch ◽  
Ute Smit
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Universities ◽  
Central Element ◽  
Statistical Information ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Traditional Research ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Strong Position ◽  
Policy Texts

Based on statistical information and policy texts, this chapter provides an overview and evaluation of the use and roles of English in traditional research universities and universities of applied sciences in Austria. While internationalization is interpreted and realized in different ways by different institutions, English functions as a central element. A factor supporting the widely unquestioned use of English might be found in the socio-economically strong position that German still enjoys in business, work-life, and higher education in Europe. This predominance is also noticeable in the utilitarian relevance awarded to both German and English in Austrian higher education, thereby failing to recognize the multi-layered relevance multilingualism could have in implementing internationalization policies that would go beyond Englishization practices.

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