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).

Target group		Undergraduate, graduate, international students, in-service teachers, open university students
Credits		10 ECTS for whole study course (5 ECTS for the first module, 2,5 for the second module and 2,5 for the second module).
Scheduling		The course will be piloted during spring 2022. The first study module will be taught in January-February, the second one in February-April and the third one in April-May. Please find the detailed schedule under each module.
Teaching		The course will be delivered online.
Previous studies		Bachelors studies in education or corresponding studies
Language of instruction		English. CEFR level B2 of English is recommended to follow lectures and write the essay.

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.

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

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) and Anne-Mette Bjøru (anne.m.bjoru(at)uit.no)
University of Lapland: Suvi Lakkala (suvi.lakkala(at)ulapland.fi)
University of Oulu: Riikka Sirkko (riikka.sirkko(at)oulu.fi)

Schedule

17 January - 24 February 2022

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

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.

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) and Anne-Mette Bjøru (anne.m.bjoru(at)uit.no)
University of Lapland: Suvi Lakkala (suvi.lakkala(at)ulapland.fi)
University of Oulu: Riikka Sirkko (riikka.sirkko(at)oulu.fi)

Schedule

28 February - 20 April 2022. Some of the sessions will be held synchronously, some asynchronously.

28 February at 9-12 SWE/NOR, 10-13 FIN
2 March at 9-12 SWE/NOR, 10-13 FIN
16 March (video, available asynchronously)
18 March (video, available asynchronously)
28 March at 13-15 SWE/NOR, 14-16 FIN
20 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.

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) and Anne-Mette Bjøru (anne.m.bjoru(at)uit.no)
University of Lapland: Erika Sarivaara (erika.sarivaara(at)ulapland.fi)
University of Oulu: Riikka Sirkko (riikka.sirkko(at)oulu.fi)

Listen to the Podcast "Experiences from the Sami Presenence in Educational Settings"

Schedule 

Week 17, 25 – 29 April 2022: working with prematerials
Week 18 2022, Mon 2 May at 9-11 SWE/NOR 10-12 FIN and Fri 6 May at 9-11 SWE/NOR, 10-12 FIN:
Comparative Sámi educational history (Björn Norlin UU, Pigga Keskitalo UL)
Week 19 2022 Mon 9 May at 9-11 SWE/NOR 10-12 FIN and Fri 13 May at 9-11 SWE/NOR, 10-12 FIN:
World of experience and self-images in contemporary society (Erika Sarivaara UL, Anna Lill, UU)
Week 20 2022 Mon 16 May at 9-11 SWE/NOR 10-12 FIN and Fri 20 May at 9-11 SWE/NOR, 10-12 FIN:
Sociolinguistic perspectives in education (Erika Sarivaara UL)

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.

The information about applying and registering for the course:

Luleå University of Technology: Application period for the course: 15.9. - 1.12.2021, apply here

Umeå University: Application period for the course: 15.9. - 1.12.2021, apply here 

UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Registration ends 6.1.2022, Register here

University of Lapland: Register in Peppi 15.11.2021 - 10.1.2022.
Register by adding the Module in your personal study plan in Peppi-system.

• Module 1: AIED0001A Arctic Inclusive Education: Educational Challenges in the Arctic – Education for All
• Module 2: AIED0001B Arctic Inclusive Education: Inclusive Education and Pedagogy
• Module 3: AIED0001C Arctic Inclusive Education: Sámi Presence in Educational Settings
  

University of Oulu: Registration ends 6.1.2022, Register here

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

Luleå University of Technology: Eva Kitok (eva.kitok(at)ltu.se) and Marlen Aasa-Chapman (marlen.aasa-chapman(at)ltu.se)

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

UiT The Arctic University of Norway: Emmanuel Fretelliere (emmanuel.fretelliere(at)uit.no)

University of Lapland: Jaana Severidt (jaana.severidt(at)ulapland.fi)

University of Oulu: Riikka Sirkko (riikka.sirkko(at)oulu.fi)