BIP programme Erasmus + (blended intensive program)
Coordinator: Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, School of Professional Teacher Education, Finland

Partner organisations:

• Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
• University of Tartu, Estonia
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands

The aim of the programme is

• to promote sustainable and equal teaching and learning by improving VET student teachers' understanding of sustainable development
• to network with European teacher educators and students for the development of common European sustainable and responsible teacher education 

Webinar
Orientation to Sustainability and to the Course
Tuesday, February 11th 2025, 3pm – 4 pm Norwegian and Dutch time/ 4pm - 5pm Finnish and Estonian time

Intensive Week
Mon 17th  – Fr 21st of March 2025 at Haaga-Helia UAS, Helsinki

The pre webinar serves as an orientation to the content and implementation of the course. The focus is on networking and getting to know each other. In the virtual part, project groups are also formed, and the groups' projects are instructed.

• Key lecture of the sustainability
• Introduction to the program
• Get to know each other 
• Introduction to the working methods and the digital platform of the Intensive Week in Helsinki

After the intensive week, there is a period of independent work to finalize the project work and reports.

This “Sustainable Future of Education“ Erasmus BIP-project offers teacher students an in-depth understanding of global challenges in sustainable development and education. It fosters international networking to explore sustainable learning and teaching practices across cultural contexts. 

Learning outcomes: 

• Students familiarize themselves with the basic values of sustainable development and related questions of ecological sustainability, as well as social and economic justice.
• Students can identify further needs and opportunities to promote social equality and inclusivity in their teaching work. They acquire knowledge of educational technology and can use new methods and tools, such as AI, during their studies.
• Students are able to manage cultural diversity in international contexts.

The course combines interactive, student-centered pedagogy with a pre-webinar and an intensive week featuring keynote lectures and study visits. Students work in international teams to tackle real-world projects.