Micro-revolutions in the learning networks of

Finnish teachersFrom peer to peer

EdMedia, Tampere 2014

Pictures Anne Rongas 2014

Anne RongasAnu Konkarikoski

Kaisa Honkonen-Ratinen

We combined: The method of socio cultural animation+ Julie Starr: coaching in six steps.

How can we support change?

From top-down to grassroot activity.You can do something!

Read our paper (with theory and case)

EdMedia 2014

1. What do we do?

Awakening: the present state and ideas concerning goals.

Do you try to do everything yourself for too long?P

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2. Why do we do it?

Mental atmosphere and relations networks: finding the desired state for motivation and cooperation.

Do you have emotional intelligence?P

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3. What skills do we use to do it?

Recognizing our own skills, self-knowledge, and the ability to assume a wider perspective: discretion, intuition, empathy, motivating skills, research-oriented approach.

When was the last time you gave encouragement to a colleague?

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4. How do we do it?

Skills to conduct dialogue and listen genuinely, reciprocity, planning, finding the right methods.

Are you creating a culture of sharing?P

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5. Who does it?

Opening opportunities for participation, question-making skills, combining roles.

Do you appreciate the strengths of your colleague?

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6. Towards the concrete. Trying out in practice, reflecting in groups, development cycles, an iterative mode. Operating cultures change through action.

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The Association of Finnish eLearning Centre, FinlandAnne Rongas

Twitter @arongasanne.rongas@eoppimiskeskus.fi

Kaisa Honkonen-Ratinenkaisa.honkonen@hci.fi

Gild Schools: Anu Konkarikoski

Tavastia Vocational College, Hämeenlinna, Finlandanu.konkarikoski@kktavastia.fi

Thanks!

★ Julie Starr (2010): The Coaching Manual★ SKAF (2013): Sosiokulttuurinen

innostaminen★ Helena Kantanen; Jyri Manninen; Jani

Kontkanen (2014): Emergent dialogue as a prerequisite of learning and innovation in professional virtual communities

Training program ‘Peer updating’

(in Finnish):Vertaispäivittäjä