Video in Research on Learning and Education

The Video in Research on Learning and Education course will be organized for the third consecutive time in 2011 following the excellent student feedback received from the previous courses. The Video Research course is designed for students and researchers interested in using video-based methods and technologies in research on learning and education.

The course focuses on current trends and phenomena in video research. The curriculum consists of the practicalities of conducting video research in diverse settings, the theoretical background and ethical issues of video research as well as video analysis tools and methods. This is an excellent opportunity for students and researchers to network while developing their understanding about the possibilities and challenges of video research. Participants are also encouraged to share their experiences of video research tools and tell about their own video research projects.

Themes of the course:
1. Theoretical perspectives on video research on learning
2. Video research on classrooms
3. Video research on teacher learning
4. Video research on peer, family, and informal learning
5. Video collaboratories and technological features
6. Various video research tools

The course is aimed at master’s level and postgraduate (PhD) students who use – or plan to use – video-based methods and technologies for inquiries in educational research or in related settings. The course leaders will also consider applicants who are in their final stages of undergraduate studies and are familiar with video research.

The course is multidisciplinary by nature, but as the emphasis is on behavioural sciences research, applicants should have at least some foundation studies in this field. Please note:

• In general the course relies heavily upon active student participation and in-class interaction.
• Assessment of the course is on PASS / FAIL basis.
• For a student to pass the course and gain study credits (5 ECTS) they must attend all lectures and workshops, hand in all required course work assigned by the lecturers and participate actively in classes.
• There is no written exam at the end of the course.
• Each day of the course is composed of a lecture in the morning and workshop/group exercise/individual work in the afternoon.

Course leaders:
Adjunct Professor Fritjof Sahlström, University of Helsinki
Adjunct Professor Auli Toom, University of Helsinki

Course lecturers include video research experts from Finnish and international universities. The course is organised by CICERO Learning Network and is held at University of Helsinki.

CICERO Learning Network:
CICERO Learning (www.cicero.fi) is a cross-disciplinary initiative for the collaborative efforts of research on learning. CICERO Learning is a network of high-standard research groups from the research-intensive universities in Finland. The Network was founded in 2005 and is coordinated by the University of Helsinki. CICERO Learning invites accomplished researchers in Europe and globally to join the research co-operation. Conducting cutting edge research on learning, CICERO Learning aims to create academic innovations and synergies between the research community and industry.

Please direct any questions concerning the content of this course to the Coordinator, Ms. Mirkka Juntunen, mirkka.juntunen(at)helsinki.fi Any questions concerning the general arrangements (accommodation, scholarship, etc.) should be addressed to the Summer School's office at summer-school@helsinki.fi