For a moment we we wondering, should we go on with these preparations at all. Namely, we heard that there is another network having another conference 15. - 16.6.2011, and for a while we thought that perhaps the agendas of these two conferences are too overlapping. After a while of negotiations among the Nordic partners we figured out that the scope of Nordyrk isn't the same as ours. Nordyrk is more concerned about vocational pedagogy as a whole, and has a more research orientated approach. NYK on the other hand is interested in the implementation of vocational teacher education in the Nordic countries, and deserves its own biannual gathering!
This years themes circle around new ways of implementing vocational teacher education.
Denmark
New program for vocational teacher education (diplomuddannelsen i erhvervspædagogik), started in August 2010. Special emphases on blended learning.
Finland
New qualification requirements for Vocational Teachers, starting August 2011
Iceland
The New Legislation about Teacher Education in Iceland: Prospects for Vocational Education
Norway
Lessons learned from 10 years of 3-year vocational teacher training (bachelor) in Norway
Sweden
Legislation is undergoing major changes also in Sweden.
We'll also have interesting workshops on e.g. online teacher training and work based learning. Plus an excursion. So, stay tuned to get more info!
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