Arctic Inclusive Education (10 ECTS)

In this study course, you will deepen your understanding of educational possibilities and challenges relating to inclusion and inclusive education, diversity, intercultural issues and cultural sensitivity in the Arctic. After course completion you will be able to implement research-based inclusive education and pedagogy. You will learn to analyse the dilemmas and possibilities encountered in teaching in heterogeneous groups. In addition, you will become familiar with the Sámi themes in education, understand the concepts, processes and consequences concerning colonisation in educational contexts.

The Arctic Inclusive Education study course is open for the students of Luleå University of Technology, Umeå University, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, University of Lapland and University of Oulu. The course is for 10 ECTS and it includes three modules:
1. Educational Challenges in the Arctic – Education for all (5 ECTS)
2. Inclusive Education and Pedagogy (2,5 ECTS), and
3. Sámi Presence in Educational Settings (2,5 ECTS).

Read the full curriculum.

Do you want to learn more about inclusion, diversity and intercultural issues in the Arctic? This course module provides a platform for learning and awareness of significant inclusion-related issues in the Arctic, based on the participants’ own experiences and contexts. The module offers insights into comparative analysis of inclusive education as a means and practice, including the value of different theoretical approaches and methods. This module enhances your knowledge and strengthens your ability to reflect on diversity and national variations and similarities in different perspectives and policies on education for all in the Arctic.

Module 1: Curriculum

Coordinating teacher: Gregor Maxwell (gregor.maxwell(at)uit.no)

Tutors:
Luleå University of Technology: Eva Alerby (eva.alerby(at)ltu.se)
Umeå University: Ahmad Hussein (ahmad.hussein(at)umu.se)
UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Gregor Maxwell (gregor.maxwell(at)uit.no)
University of Lapland: Outi Kyrö-Ämmälä (outi.kyro-ammala(at)ulapland.fi)
University of Oulu: Marko Kielinen (marko.kielinen(at)oulu.fi)

Schedule

18 January - 25 February 2021

Lectures and seminars every Monday and Thursday at 12-15 Swedish and Norwegian time / 13-16 Finnish time.

22 February: Deadline for the written assignments.

Why does inclusive education work in some classes but not in others? Do you want to learn how to create inclusive learning environments? This course module elaborates the elements of inclusive education and pedagogy. It offers insights into culturally sensitive approaches in pedagogical practices, as well as providing knowledge of professional cooperation in educational settings. Through practical examples, you will create action plans for diverse classes and practice communication with parents together with your study mates.

Module 2: Curriculum

Coordinating teacher: Suvi Lakkala (suvi.lakkala(at)ulapland.fi)

Tutors:
Luleå University of Technology: Eva Alerby (eva.alerby(at)ltu.se)
Umeå University: Björn Norlin (bjorn.norlin(at)umu.se)
UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Gregor Maxwell (gregor.maxwell(at)uit.no)
University of Lapland: Suvi Lakkala (suvi.lakkala(at)ulapland.fi)
University of Oulu: Marko Kielinen (marko.kielinen(at)oulu.fi

Schedule

1 March - 14 April 2021. Some of the sessions will be held synchronously, some asynchronously.

1 March at 9-12 SWE/NOR, 10-13 FIN
3 March (video, available asynchronously)
15 March at 14-16 SWE/NOR, 15-17 FIN
17 March at 8.30-11 SWE/NOR, 9.30-12 FIN
18 March (video, available asynchronously)
14 April at 12-15 SWE/NOR, 13-16 FIN

Do you want to develop your competences in indigenous education in the Sámi school context? In this study module, you will expand your expertise in educational themes related to Sámi people as an indigenous group. You will have the chance to learn comparative Sámi perspectives in education. The study module includes three parts. The first part concerns Sámi school history in Sweden, Finland and Norway. The second part emphasises Sámi identity and self-image in contemporary Sámi society. The third part focuses on language awareness and language revitalisation. After completing this module, you will have knowledge and understanding of how to strengthen the Sámi language and Sámi pupils in the contemporary school world.

Module 3: Curriculum

Coordinating teacher: Erika Sarivaara (erika.sarivaara(at)ulapland.fi)

Tutors:
Luleå University of Technology: Eva Alerby (eva.alerby(at)ltu.se)
Umeå University: Björn Norlin (bjorn.norlin(at)umu.se)
UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Gregor Maxwell (gregor.maxwell(at)uit.no)
University of Lapland: Erika Sarivaara (erika.sarivaara(at)ulapland.fi)
University of Oulu: Marko Kielinen (marko.kielinen(at)oulu.fi)

Schedule 

15-16 April 2021: working with prematerials

Week 16-17: Comparative Sámi educational history

Week 18: World of experience and self-images in contemporary society

Week 19: Sociolinguistic perspectives in education.

Build your international network

The students in the study course come from three countries and five universities.

Deepen your knowledge

You will expand your expertise in inclusive education in the Arctic.

Experience a unique learning opportunity

There has never before been a course like this!

Learn from the best

The course will be taught by experts from five Nordic Arctic universities.

Stay focused and motivated

The contents, methods and topics of the study course are diverse and inspirational.

Enjoy your freedom

The study course will be taught online, so you will have more freedom to plan your studies.

Each university will collect the registrations of their own students. The accepted students will be enrolled at the University of Lapland, to participate this joint course of five universities. Please see more detailed instructions below.

Luleå University of Technology: Please contact Niclas Ekberg (niclas.ekberg(at)ltu.se). Deadline for 2nd module: 21 February. 

Umeå University: Please contact Björn Norlin (bjorn.norlin(at)umu.se).

UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Please contact Anne-Mette Bjoru (anne-mette.bjoru(at)uit.no).

University of Lapland: please register in WebOodi. 

University of Oulu: Please register in Webropol by 10 January 2021.

Open university: please apply through Open University website (the course listed under Faculty of Education). The registration requires identification with HAKA login or Finnish bank account.

If you have any questions about applying to this course, contact these people in your university:

Luleå University of Technology: Niclas Ekberg (niclas.ekberg(at)ltu.se)

Umeå University: Birgitta Wilhelmsson (birgitta.wilhelmsson(at)umu.se)

UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Anne-Mette Bjøru (anne-mette.bjoru(at)uit.no)

University of Lapland: Päivi Martin (paivi.martin(at)ulapland.fi)

University of Oulu: Jani Haapakoski (jani.haapakoski(at)oulu.fi)