Curriculum Vitae
Pekka Kämäräinen is a Finnish educational researcher working at Institute Technology and Education (ITB), University of Bremen. During his early career years (1986–1994) he worked as one of the founding members of the Work Research Centre of the University of Tampere. At that time he specialised in comparative and international research on vocational education and training (VET).
In 1994 the Finnish government sent him as a national seconded expert to Cedefop (European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training), then located in Berlin. From 1995 to 2002 he worked as a project manager (temporary EU-official) at Cedefop in its new location Thessaloniki, Greece. In 2002 he returned to Finland and worked as a visiting researcher at the Vocational Teacher Education College (AOKK) of the Jyväskylä Polytechnic (JAMK). During this period he participated as a keynote speaker in the International UNESCO Meeting on TVET teacher education in 2004 in Hangzhou, China.
From 2005 on he has worked as a senior researcher at ITB. He has mainly participated in European and international projects on workplace learning, vocational teacher education, training the trainers as well as use of digital media and web resources in vocational learning. His most important research activities have been the EU-funded projects Work & Learning Partners, TTplus, Consultation seminars, Euronet-PBL, Learning Layers and TACCLE4-CPD.
He has participated regularly in European Conference on Educational Research from ECER 1992 on and was one of the co-founders of the VETNET network in 1996. During his years in Cedefop he organised symposia and workshops to promote knowledge sharing between European cooperation projects and networks in the field of VET. Later on he has continued to launch similar activities at ECER with focus on European cooperation projects. In 2016 he was recognised by the Council of the European Educational Research Association as an Honorary Member of the VETNET network.
Publikationen
Artikel in Sammelbänden
- (2019): Kuinkas se kaikki alkoikaan? Muistelua Tampereen Yliopiston Työelämän Tutkimuskeskuksen varhaisvaiheista. [Wie ist das alles angefangen? Erinnerungen an die Gründungsphase des Work Research Centre, University of Tampere], in: Mihin työelämä on menossa? – tutkimuksen näkökulmia. [Wohin steuert sich die Entwicklung im Arbeitsleben – Einblicke in die Arbeitsforschung]
- (2019): Strategies and Training Models for promoting Digital Competences in the field of Vocational Education and Training - Reflections on Policies, Conceptual Frameworks and Innovation projects, in: Trends in Vocational Education and Training Research, Vol. II. Proceedings of the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) 2019, Bern: VETNET
- (2018): Begleitforschung as mediator between action-oriented learning and digital change: on the role of accompanying research and training interventions in the Learning Layers Construction pilot, in: Emergent issues in Vocational Education & Training - Voices from Cross-National Research
- (2018): Reorientation of innovation researchers at the end of the innovation project – Case study on research challenges in the follow-up phase of the Learning Layers project, in: Vocational Education & Training - the World of Work and Teacher Education. Emergent Issues in Research on Vocational Education & Training Vol. 3
- (2017): ‘Begleitforschung’ as contributor to digitisation in vocational education and training (VET) for construction sector – Linking ‘work process knowledge’ to ‘Industry 4.0’, in: Social Dimension and Participation in Vocational Education and Training. Proceedings of the 2nd conference “Crossing Boundaries in VET”, Rostock: Universität Rostock
- (2015): Reviewing Activity Theory, Developmental Work Research and Change Laboratory Methodology – Experiences, Critique and Lessons Learned, in: Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st Century, 158 - 161
- (2015): Research on Digital Media and Web Tools in Vocational Learning - Transformation of Perspectives in Three Projects, in: Proceedings of the ECER European Conference on Educational Research 2015, VETNET European Research Network in Vocational Education and Training, Berlin: Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft
- (2015): Research Workshop "Co-developing 'Learning Toolbox' – Building capacity in online learning – Promoting mobile technologies in working and learning", in: Crossing Boundaries in Vocational Education and Training: Innovative Concepts for the 21st Century, 78 - 82
- (2014): Learning Layers, in: Bohrungen und Baugrund. Herausforderungen bei der Ausführung. Horizontale und vertikale Bohrtechnik,
- (2014): Work Process Knowledge meets Mobile Learning - Insights into conceptual backgrounds and sectoral challenges within a participative design process, in: Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference 2014: Papers presented for the VETNET programme of ECER 2014 at Porto (1–5 September 2014), Berlin: Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft
- (2014): The Role of Accompanying Research and Participative Design in the Learning Layers Project, in: Proceedings of the ECER VETNET Conference 2014: Papers presented for the VETNET programme of ECER 2014 at Porto (1–5 September 2014), Berlin: Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft
- (2013): Oppisopimuskoulutuksen tuottavuuden, kustannusten ja laadun arviointi – kokemuksia QEK-työkalun käytöstä Saksassa ja Suomessa, in: Oppisopimus. Osaamista meillä ja muualla, 89 - 117
- (2013): Lessons from the Euronet-PBL project, in: What did you learn in the real world today: The case of practicum in university educations
- (2008): Comparing two cases of trainers’ practice – implications for professional development, in: Situated Competence Development through Innovative Apprenticeships. The Role Of Different Stakeholders, Wien, Österreich: öibf – Österreichisches Institut für Berufsbildungsforschung
Zeitschriftenartikel mit Peer Review
- (2014): Interactive Research on Innovations in Vocational Education and Training (VET): Lessons from Dutch and German cases, International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training (0), 145 - 160
Zeitschriftenartikel
- (2013): Developing PLEs to support work practice based learning, eLearning Papers (0)
Vorträge
- (2018): Reorientation of innovation research at the end of the innovation project – Case study on research challenges in the follow-up phase of the Learning Layers project. Keynote speech,
- (2018): Role of educational research in the Learning Layers project – Potential of the Learning Toolbox in highlighting educational research issues. Introductory Research Paper,
- (2018): Transfer of Innovation after the Learning Layers Project - Reflections on Initiatives and Measures to Promote Transfer alongside and after Innovation Projects. Research Paper,
- (2017): Begleitforschung as mediator between action-oriented learning and digital change: on the role of accompanying research and training interventions in the Learning Layers Construction pilot,
- (2017): ‘Begleitforschung’ as contributor to digitisation in vocational education and training (VET) for construction sector – Linking ‘work process knowledge’ to ‘Industry 4.0’,
- (2015): Research Workshop “Co-Developing ‘Learning Toolbox’ – Building Capacity in Online Learning – Promoting Mobile Technologies in Working and Learning”,
- (2015): Digital media and web 2.0 tools in workplace learning in construction sector: transition from initial to continuing training,
- (2015): Reviewing Activity Theory, Developmental Work Research and Change Laboratory Methodology – Experiences, Critique and Lessons Learned,
- (2014): A review of past developments in research in VET and working life in Europe,
- (2014): Work Process Knowledge meets Mobile Learning – Insights into conceptual backgrounds and sectoral challenges within a participative design process,
- (2014): The Role of Accompanying Research and Participative Design in the Learning Layers Project,
- (2014): Interactive Innovation Research in VET and Working Life: Lessons from Dutch and European Projects,
- (2014): Construction 2.0: Concepts, Challenges and Changes for Research & Development Dialogue in the Learning Layers Project,
- (2013): Reviewing European Research on 'Work Process Knowledge', 'Informal Learning' and 'Knowledge Maturing' in the Era of Web 2.0,
- (2013): Spannungsfelder digitaler Medien auf der Baustelle: Erste Ergebnisse des Projekts Learning Layers,
- (2013): Analysing Instances of Learning and Changes of Working and Learning Culture in Construction Sector,
Sonstige
- (2019): Finding new approaches to promote digital competences - Legacy of past projects and new inputs from R&D projects in vocational education and training (VET). Report 2 (VET) for the TACCLE 4 CPD project,
- (2019): Policy analyses as background for continuing professional development of teachers and trainers in the field of vocational education and training (VET). Report 1 (VET) for the TACCLE 4 CPD project,
- (2019): The Theme Room Training 2020 framework – Promoting digital competences of vocational teachers and trainers. Report 4b (VET) for the TACCLE4 CPD project,
- (2019): Strategies and Training Models for promoting Digital Competences in the field of Vocational Education and Training,
- (2019): Role of Open Educational Resources in the field of Vocational education and Training,
- (2017): Learning Toolbox (LTB) as Support for Action-Oriented Learning in the Apprentice Training,
- (2017): Training Interventions as Capacity-Building for Digital Transformation in Vocational Education and Training,
- (2017): Accompanying Research and Participative Design in the Pilot Activities with the Learning Toolbox (LTB),
- (2017): Learning Toolbox as Support for Organisational Learning and Cooperation at a Construction Site in Verden - Instances of Change,
- (2017): Changing and Sustaining Practices in the Healthcare and Construction Sectors? - Reflections on the Achievements of the Learning Layers Pilots,
Projekte
Abgeschlossene Projekte
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ECER-Toolbox - Supporting hybrid presentations, hybrid posters and ePosters with the help of ECER-ToolboxLaufzeit 01. Juni 2018 bis 30. August 2018In dem 2017 abgeschlossenen Learning Layers Projekt (EU FP7) wurde ein Instrument, die Learning Toolbox (LTB), als digitaler Werkzeugkasten für arbeitsprozessbezogenes Lernen entwickelt. Dieses Tool wurde von den LTB-Entwicklern für die Präsentation von ePostern in Konferenzen weiterentwickelt. In 2017 wurde die Anwendung in zwei Europäischen Konferenzen (AMEE, ECTEL) erstmals erprobt.
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TACCLE4 - Strategies, Models and Tools for Continuing Professional Development for Teachers in e-LearningLaufzeit 01. Oktober 2017 bis 30. September 2020Problemstellung: In den Vorgängerprojekten (Taccle 1, 2 und 3) wurden digitale Kompetenzen der Lehrkräfte in den Schulen gefördert. Taccle4 CPD wird Strategien und Modelle für permanente Weiterqualifizierung (CPD) entwickeln. Die Projektarbeit des ITB fokussiert sich auf Lehrkräfte im Berufsbildungsbereich. Zielsetzung: Einen Überblick über digitale Transformation im Arbeitsleben geben und Perspektiven der Digitalisierung in den beruflichen Lehr-/Lernprozessen entwickeln.
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METALS – Machine Tool Alliance for SkillsLaufzeit 01. November 2015 bis 31. Oktober 2018Entwicklung innovativer Lerneinheiten zu neuen Technologien im Werkzeugmaschinenbau: In dem Projekt METALS wurde ein kooperativer, transnational-vergleichender Ansatz zur Entwicklung von Lerneinheiten verfolgt, deren Bearbeitung durch Auszubildende bzw. Facharbeiter*innen dazu beitragen sollte, die Lücke zwischen Qualifikation und zukünftigen Anforderungen an die Facharbeit zu schließen.
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Learning Layers: Scaling up Technologies for Informal Learning in SMEsLaufzeit 01. November 2012 bis 31. Oktober 2016Das im Herbst 2012 angelaufene (Groß-)Vorhaben »Learning Layers« im 7. EU-Forschungsrahmenprogramm (ICT-Schwerpunkt) beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, wie Web 2.0 Tools gestaltet werden müssen, um das Lernen am Arbeitsplatz von Fachkräften und Auszubildenden im Bauhaupt- und -nebengewerbe gezielt zu verstärken.
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PoliticsLaufzeit 01. Dezember 2009 bis 31. Oktober 2011The Politics project was initiated as a participative R&D project to promote young people’s participation in politics in the context of their ‘policy studies’ curricula or in informal learning activities.
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RESLaufzeit 01. August 2009 bis 31. Juli 2011Mit diesem europäischen Netzwerk wurde ausschnittweise der Status Quo der Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien (RES) in den Ländern Portugal, Rumänien, Italien, Türkei, den Niederlanden und Deutschland im Hinblick auf Technologie, Arbeitmärkte und Qualifkationsanforderungen untersucht.
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Euronet PBLLaufzeit 01. Oktober 2008 bis 30. September 2010The project Euronet‐PBL developed international recommendations and instruments to enable to improve the quality of Practice‐Based Learning (PBL) in three areas of Higher Education (HE) study programmes (vocational teacher education, business administration and engineering).