Monday, 18 May
15:30 Registration opens, Linnaeus University Kalmar Campus, Universitetsplatsen 1
17:00 Welcome reception with light refreshments
Tuesday, 19 May
08:00 - 09:00 Registration opens
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome ceremony in Sienna
09:30 - 10:30 Keynote: Nordic Teacher Education – In the Service of Democracy in Troubled Times by Sven-Erik Hansen, Professor of Education, University of Åbo, Finland
10:30–11:00 Coffee/tea
11:00–12:30 Parallel sessions
12:30–13:30 Lunch
13:30–14:30 Keynote: Democracy and education – perspectives on Nordic teacher training in turbulent and uncertain times by Eva Alerby, Professor of Education, Luleå University of Technology / Professor UiT - The Arctic University of Norway Tromsø
Social programme
15:00 Departure from Linnaeus University for the afternoon programme. Expected return at 19.00.
Options:
1. Öland's unique culture and nature
Guided tour to Öland with a view of Kalmarsund and see Öland's unique nature. The tour begins with a city tour in Borgholm, continues with a visit to Borgholm Castle and Solliden Castle, and ends at the VIDA Museum. Light refreshments are included.
2. Glasriket with glass blowing
Visit Kosta Glassworks for hyttsill, a traditional Småland meal consisting of salted herring, crispy fried pork, lard sausage, and baked potatoes. The meal ends with traditional Småland cheesecake. Glassblowers demonstrate the art of glassblowing, talk about the history and production of glass, and provide musical entertainment.
3. Time travel – an educational journey through time and space in historic Kalmar
The time travel methodology, where time travel is part of the method, is based on local places and stories and creates an understanding of people and living conditions in the chosen cultural environment. The aim is to reflect together on current social issues in a learning process and create conditions for social cohesion. Through practical and theoretical activities in a safe environment, participants gain multiple perspectives on the past, present, and future. Light refreshments are included.
Wednesday, 20 May
09:00 - 10:00 Keynote. Queer Activism as Public Pedagogy: Learning from the Past and Present for Education in Uncertain Times, Jón Ingvar Kjaran, Professor of Sociology and Anthropology of Education, School of Education University of Iceland
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee/tea
10:30 - 12:00 Parallel sessions
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch and poster presentation in the Culmen building
13:00 - 14:00 Keynote: The art of dealing with difficult questions – what skills should Nordic teacher training provide future teachers with?, Marcus Samuelsson, Associate Professor of Education, Linköping University
14:00 - 14:30 Coffee/tea
15:00 - 16:30 Parallel sessions
16:30 Conference day ends
Conference dinner at Kalmar Castle
18:30 Welcome drink in the inner courtyard
19:00 Dinner
Thursday, 21 May
09:00 - 10:00 Keynote: Gender Equality Policies in Nordic Higher Education: Evidence on What Works, Charlotte Silander, Associate Professor in political science at Linnaeus University
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee/tea
10:30 - 12:00 Parallel sessions
12:00 - 12:30 Closing ceremony
12:30 Lunch – grab'n'go
