A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Reflections on social learning environment and 21st century learning skills
Authors: Somerkoski Brita, Granö Päivi, Koskela Teija
Publisher: Inderscience Publishers
Publication year: 2024
Journal: International Journal of Telemedicine and Clinical Practices
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
First page : 75
Last page: 91
eISSN: 2052-8442
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTMCP.2023.136161
Web address : https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJTMCP.2023.136161
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/380881410
This study investigated how international students were reflecting the social learning environment and 21st century learning skills. As part of their bachelor of art studies in Finland, the teacher trainees carried out the practical training in their homeland and produced portfolios about pedagogic solutions they used. Out of 139 (n = 139) portfolio text passages in total 46 (n = 46) were included in the data. In the theory-driven content analysis, we identified four dimensions: scarcity, individual, teamwork and professional development. The most of the passages contained reflections on communication or collaboration. The trainees reflected versatile learner-centred activities such as collaborative learning, pair work, debate and games. The teacher trainees implemented the ideas learned in Finland and transformed them in the context of their home country. The results of this study provide necessary information for quality assurance in the curriculum development in both countries.
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