Co-designing teacher education through North-South Partnership

GINTL UOULU-UNAM Collaboration in Teacher Education

Teachers are increasingly challenged by complex questions about equity, diversity and justice. This joint collaboration between the University of Oulu (UOULU) and University of Namibia (UNAM) contributes towards strengthening intercultural approach in teacher education. The North-South cooperation is a critical part of internationalization of teacher education, which can promote new understanding(s) both locally and globally on issues of equity and justice. This project is part of the Global Innovation Network in Teaching and Learning (GINTL, see more gintl.org) network funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland.

Funders

School visits provide opportunities for developing contextual understanding of educational needs

Project information

Project duration

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2024

Funded by

Other Finnish

Project funder

Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland

Project coordinator

University of Oulu

Unit and faculty

Values, Ideologies and Social Contexts of Education
Faculty of Education and Psychology

Contact information

Contact person

University teacher

Marika Matengu

Marika.Matengu@oulu.fi

Project description

To strengthen teacher education through joint research focusing on the aspect of practicum supervision and education in diverse contexts. To enhance capacity of teacher educators through joint research, co-design of teaching and learning materials and practices and exchanges.

Project actions

By sharing experiences, perspectives and contextual expertise, the project aims to develop teacher education in order to better respond to local and global educational needs and contextual challenges. The project focuses on early childhood teacher education with a special emphasis on play, environmental education and teaching practicum.

The project activities include:

1. Research on teaching practicum, play and outdoor pedagogy and education in indigenous contexts

2. Review of past and development of new content and practices to strengthen responsive and relevant teacher education in socio-culturally diverse contexts

3. Teacher and student exchanges

Research groups

Education, Diversity, Globalisation and Ethics (EDGE)

Partner

The University of Namibia (UNAM), is the Namibia's premier institution of tertiary education. It consists of four faculties and 12 campuses country-wide. Khomasdal campus is home to teacher education students specializing in primary education. The campus is centrally located in the suburb of Khomasdal, Windhoek.