Picture from WikimediaEduskuntatalo / Riksdagshuset / Finnish Parliament
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Instructions to Blogging and introductions!
Blogging is to write about situations and topics from a contextual but also more personal point of view. Blogs are updated regularity and are usually open to the public. Blogs can be personal, but also open to groups.
Our blog is an educational blog, where we share knowledge and reflections and learn together from each other.
Blog posts in our blog should not be too long, but the posts need to stick to the topic and the questions. Write in your own way, but with correct language and full sentences.
Reflection means to write about one's thoughts and opinions. Write your posts so that you use full sentences and correct language.
Ethics: Remember to respect others when writing in the blog. Writing about others in a negative manner is absolutely not allowed. When commenting others posts, write in an encouraging manner.
To get started:
In order to write in this blog, you need to provide me with you gmail account so that I can add you to the blog. Send it to me now: lindascourse@gmail.com
After that I will invite you to the blog.
After you accept the invitation, you can start writing in the blog.
To write a post, click new post. Add the suggested title and labels (in the right hand-side). After that you can just start writing :-)
You can save the post and continue another time. Your post will be seen in the blog when you push publish! Check always what the post looks like in preview and make modifications if needed. You can also modify already published posts by opening the post and pushing "update".
BLOG TASK TODAY 7 September 2015
1. Introduce yourself and tell us at least one thing you want to learn in the course.
2. Add a picture of yourself. If you do not want to add a picture, add a drawing or something that describes you!
3. Put in labels, your first and last name e.g. Linda Krokfors
4. Comment on at least one post of a fellow student!
Start with this in class. If you do not finish during class, have it done by Sunday 13.9.2015.
Learning objective:
- Learn basics about blogging and how to make a post and how to comment in a blog.
Our blog is an educational blog, where we share knowledge and reflections and learn together from each other.
Blog posts in our blog should not be too long, but the posts need to stick to the topic and the questions. Write in your own way, but with correct language and full sentences.
Reflection means to write about one's thoughts and opinions. Write your posts so that you use full sentences and correct language.
Ethics: Remember to respect others when writing in the blog. Writing about others in a negative manner is absolutely not allowed. When commenting others posts, write in an encouraging manner.
To get started:
In order to write in this blog, you need to provide me with you gmail account so that I can add you to the blog. Send it to me now: lindascourse@gmail.com
After that I will invite you to the blog.
After you accept the invitation, you can start writing in the blog.
To write a post, click new post. Add the suggested title and labels (in the right hand-side). After that you can just start writing :-)
You can save the post and continue another time. Your post will be seen in the blog when you push publish! Check always what the post looks like in preview and make modifications if needed. You can also modify already published posts by opening the post and pushing "update".
BLOG TASK TODAY 7 September 2015
1. Introduce yourself and tell us at least one thing you want to learn in the course.
2. Add a picture of yourself. If you do not want to add a picture, add a drawing or something that describes you!
3. Put in labels, your first and last name e.g. Linda Krokfors
4. Comment on at least one post of a fellow student!
Start with this in class. If you do not finish during class, have it done by Sunday 13.9.2015.
Learning objective:
- Learn basics about blogging and how to make a post and how to comment in a blog.
MUSIC TASK
Go to a concert where there is at least some Finnish music. Write a blog post about the concert where you do the following things:
- Write an introduction of one of the Finnish composers whose music is played in the concert.
- Write a review of the concert. E.g. What did you like? Why? Who were playing/singing? What kind of music? By what composers?
- Label: Music, your name (Linda), review
Have this review posted by 9.11.2015
There are lots of free concerts in Kokkola, KP Konsa and also many where you need to buy tickets (snellmansali) We also have students studying music pedagogy at Centria, so you may also ask them to recommend or take you to a concert :-)
Course concepts
Great that you have chosen to get insights into Finnish Society and Culture!
ASSESSMENT: is based on activity, responsibility & quality in assignments as well as activity during class time. Filling in the Learning goal questionnaire is compulsory (10%). All tasks need to be done to get a good grade. Unreturned tasks gives the grade 0.
BLOGGING: We will use this platform for the course. You will find information, tasks etc here. The blog is also the place where you will post your assignments and reflections, unless instructed otherwise. Remember to use labels, which makes it easier to find your tasks in the blog.
CLASS TIME: We expect you to be present during class time - Mondays at 8:00-10:40. This is the time when new topics are introduced, presentations are made and new learning methods are tried.
KOKKOLA: We will visit different places around town during the course. Donnerska skolan, a company, Neristan, townhall and Kokkola Tourism. Always check where the meeting point is for the visit!
LEARNING: will take place in many different ways. Some will be research-based, collaborative in small groups, by reading, be giving presentations, by listening to lectures, by making videos or by visiting interesting places.
LEARNING GOAL QUESTIONNAIRE: is compulsory (Assessment 10%) and will help you in reaching your own learning goals. You will fill it in 3 times.
Learning goal 1/3
READING: The course will also include some independent reading. The reading is the base, from where you can build your understanding and knowledge further.
SHARE: All findings will be shared in this open blog!
TEAMWORK: Collaborative learning is central in the course. You will do research together and publish your findings in different ways.
Linda Krokfors and Lena Kalliokoski will be your pilots during the journey.
Looking forward to working with you!
ASSESSMENT: is based on activity, responsibility & quality in assignments as well as activity during class time. Filling in the Learning goal questionnaire is compulsory (10%). All tasks need to be done to get a good grade. Unreturned tasks gives the grade 0.
BLOGGING: We will use this platform for the course. You will find information, tasks etc here. The blog is also the place where you will post your assignments and reflections, unless instructed otherwise. Remember to use labels, which makes it easier to find your tasks in the blog.
CLASS TIME: We expect you to be present during class time - Mondays at 8:00-10:40. This is the time when new topics are introduced, presentations are made and new learning methods are tried.
KOKKOLA: We will visit different places around town during the course. Donnerska skolan, a company, Neristan, townhall and Kokkola Tourism. Always check where the meeting point is for the visit!
LEARNING: will take place in many different ways. Some will be research-based, collaborative in small groups, by reading, be giving presentations, by listening to lectures, by making videos or by visiting interesting places.
LEARNING GOAL QUESTIONNAIRE: is compulsory (Assessment 10%) and will help you in reaching your own learning goals. You will fill it in 3 times.
Learning goal 1/3
READING: The course will also include some independent reading. The reading is the base, from where you can build your understanding and knowledge further.
SHARE: All findings will be shared in this open blog!
TEAMWORK: Collaborative learning is central in the course. You will do research together and publish your findings in different ways.
Linda Krokfors and Lena Kalliokoski will be your pilots during the journey.
Looking forward to working with you!
Course Plan
Course Plan for Finnish Society and Culture
Classes:
September: 7, 21, 28 (14.9 no class)
7.9. 2015 Introductions, Course content, requirements & blogging, assessment, learning goal questionnaire 1/3, Music task (task 1)!
14.9 No class!
21.9.2015 Core cultural values
(Hofstede cultural dimensions - FINLAND)
Finnish way of life
Pre-reading for 28.9.2015 Finnish Education in a Nutshell
What makes Finnish Kids so Smart?
28.9.2015
@8:00 Education visit in the morning to Donnerska Basic Education, grades 7-9.
5.10.2015 The Finnish Society
How is the Finnish society and government organized?
History and Finland today (EU ms)
Excursion to town hall/local politics/tbc
12.10.2015 HOLIDAY
19.10.2015 Education, Values, Task 3 DIE
Class at Centria room 282
26.10.2015 Åland islands, defense and security
2.11.2015 Finnish social policy
Health care and health services, Kela
9.11.2015 Environmental consciousness and everyman’s right
16.11.2015 Business in Finland & Kokkola - Intro Task 5 (Company interview or culture specific Pecha Kucha)
23.11.2015
Pecha Kuchas
Task 4 (DIE) discussions.
Employability
How can I get a job in Finland?
30.11.2015 Pecha Kuchas
Finnish Music
7.12 Visit to Ab A. Häggblom Oy
Company interview Deadline 7.12.2014
Learning goal questionnaire 3/3.
9.12.2015 Business visit to CABB has been cancelled
Classes:
September: 7, 21, 28 (14.9 no class)
October: 5, 19, 26 (12.10 holiday)
November: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December: 7 9
14.9 No class!
21.9.2015 Core cultural values
(Hofstede cultural dimensions - FINLAND)
Finnish way of life
Pre-reading for 28.9.2015 Finnish Education in a Nutshell
What makes Finnish Kids so Smart?
28.9.2015
@8:00 Education visit in the morning to Donnerska Basic Education, grades 7-9.
5.10.2015 The Finnish Society
How is the Finnish society and government organized?
History and Finland today (EU ms)
Excursion to town hall/local politics/tbc
12.10.2015 HOLIDAY
19.10.2015 Education, Values, Task 3 DIE
Class at Centria room 282
26.10.2015 Åland islands, defense and security
Religion, gender policy
Health care and health services, Kela
Excursion to Kokkola tourism/tbc
9.11.2015 Environmental consciousness and everyman’s right
16.11.2015 Business in Finland & Kokkola - Intro Task 5 (Company interview or culture specific Pecha Kucha)
23.11.2015
Pecha Kuchas
Task 4 (DIE) discussions.
Employability
How can I get a job in Finland?
Finnish Music
7.12 Visit to Ab A. Häggblom Oy
Company interview Deadline 7.12.2014
Learning goal questionnaire 3/3.
9.12.2015 Business visit to CABB has been cancelled
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Welcome to the course!
Welcome to Finnish Society and Culture Course!
Class time: Mondays at 8:00-10:40
Date: 31.8.2015-18.12.2015
Teachers: Lena Kalliokoski, Linda Krokfors
All course material will be found in the blog Finnish Society and Culture Blog!
Urgent information will also be sent by e-mail!
Create a g-mail account that you want to use when writing posts. It doesn't have to be your private e-mail address. Linda's is: lindascourse@gmail.com
Send the address to me asap, so I can add you to the blog! lindascourse@gmail.com
Class time: Mondays at 8:00-10:40
Date: 31.8.2015-18.12.2015
Teachers: Lena Kalliokoski, Linda Krokfors
All course material will be found in the blog Finnish Society and Culture Blog!
Urgent information will also be sent by e-mail!
Create a g-mail account that you want to use when writing posts. It doesn't have to be your private e-mail address. Linda's is: lindascourse@gmail.com
Send the address to me asap, so I can add you to the blog! lindascourse@gmail.com
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