Erkki Olkinuora
Biographic Data
| ID | 315104 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Erkki Olkinuora |
| GIVEN NAMES | Erkki |
| FAMILY NAME | Olkinuora |
| SIGNATURE | OLKINUORA E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Turku |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1972 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Promises and risks of the learning society
In this article, the educational and labour-market experiences of three Finnish generations are examined. The presentation is an overview of the most important findings of several qualitative and quantitative sub-studies. We ask how people belonging to different social and age groups, and with different educational histories, figure out their positions as workers and citizens in the context of the late modern learning society. Summative generalis…
Riding the information highway—towards a new kind of learning
In the modern world, skimming through information quickly and finding the important nuggets of knowledge from amongst the information overload is an essential skill. One way to train oneself for this kind of literacy is reading on the internet, which requires continuous assessment of search results and specifying searches. In this article a central question is in which ways computer usage is connected with literacy needed in everyday life, which …
Ain't nothin' like the real thing'. Motivation and study processes on a work-based project course in information systems design
Background. Advocates of the project method claim that project-based learning inspires student learning. However, it has been claimed that project-based learning environments demand quite a bit of self-regulation on the part of the learner.Aims. Consequently, it was tested whether students scoring low in self-regulation of learning experienced 'friction', an incompatibility between student self-regulation and the demands posed by the learning env…
Project-Based Learning in Post-Secondary Education – Theory, Practice and Rubber Sling Shots
Education or learning on the job? Generational differences of opinions in Finland
In this article, we are interested in what kind of opinions people belonging to different generations have on work experience and formal education. Mannheim’s theory on generations is used as a general frame of reference. The questions asked in the article are: is education appreciated more by young people who have been able to participate in it on a large scale, or by older people to whom further education often remained an unfulfilled dream? Do…
On the Problems of Developing Educational Indicators
The article examines the problems which arise in the planning and constructing of educational indicator systems in the light of literature concerning social indicators and the experience obtained so far in the project of educational indicators at the Institute for Lducatlonal Research, at the University of Jyvaskyla. The problems have been divided into those dealing with frames of reference, methodology, practical construction of indicators, and …
Socialization, Structure of Personal Norms, and Norm Alienation
In the beginning of the article the concepts of personal norm and norm alienation are analyzed. The personal norm is divided into three structural components: affective, cognitive and behavioral. From an analysis of different norm structures composed of the three components the author defines two distinct types of norm alienation: norm uncertainty and normlessness. After this conceptual analysis factors influencing each norm component, the balanc…
Education or learning on the job? Generational differences of opinions in Finland
In this article, we are interested in what kind of opinions people belonging to different generations have on work experience and formal education. Mannheim’s theory on generations is used as a general frame of reference. The questions asked in the article are: is education appreciated more by young people who have been able to participate in it on a large scale, or by older people to whom further education often remained an unfulfilled dream? Do…
On the Problems of Developing Educational Indicators
The article examines the problems which arise in the planning and constructing of educational indicator systems in the light of literature concerning social indicators and the experience obtained so far in the project of educational indicators at the Institute for Lducatlonal Research, at the University of Jyvaskyla. The problems have been divided into those dealing with frames of reference, methodology, practical construction of indicators, and …
Promises and risks of the learning society
In this article, the educational and labour-market experiences of three Finnish generations are examined. The presentation is an overview of the most important findings of several qualitative and quantitative sub-studies. We ask how people belonging to different social and age groups, and with different educational histories, figure out their positions as workers and citizens in the context of the late modern learning society. Summative generalis…
Riding the information highway—towards a new kind of learning
In the modern world, skimming through information quickly and finding the important nuggets of knowledge from amongst the information overload is an essential skill. One way to train oneself for this kind of literacy is reading on the internet, which requires continuous assessment of search results and specifying searches. In this article a central question is in which ways computer usage is connected with literacy needed in everyday life, which …
Socialization, Structure of Personal Norms, and Norm Alienation
In the beginning of the article the concepts of personal norm and norm alienation are analyzed. The personal norm is divided into three structural components: affective, cognitive and behavioral. From an analysis of different norm structures composed of the three components the author defines two distinct types of norm alienation: norm uncertainty and normlessness. After this conceptual analysis factors influencing each norm component, the balanc…
On the Problems of Developing Educational Indicators
The article examines the problems which arise in the planning and constructing of educational indicator systems in the light of literature concerning social indicators and the experience obtained so far in the project of educational indicators at the Institute for Lducatlonal Research, at the University of Jyvaskyla. The problems have been divided into those dealing with frames of reference, methodology, practical construction of indicators, and …
Education or learning on the job? Generational differences of opinions in Finland
In this article, we are interested in what kind of opinions people belonging to different generations have on work experience and formal education. Mannheim’s theory on generations is used as a general frame of reference. The questions asked in the article are: is education appreciated more by young people who have been able to participate in it on a large scale, or by older people to whom further education often remained an unfulfilled dream? Do…
Project-Based Learning in Post-Secondary Education – Theory, Practice and Rubber Sling Shots
Riding the information highway—towards a new kind of learning
In the modern world, skimming through information quickly and finding the important nuggets of knowledge from amongst the information overload is an essential skill. One way to train oneself for this kind of literacy is reading on the internet, which requires continuous assessment of search results and specifying searches. In this article a central question is in which ways computer usage is connected with literacy needed in everyday life, which …
Ain't nothin' like the real thing'. Motivation and study processes on a work-based project course in information systems design
Background. Advocates of the project method claim that project-based learning inspires student learning. However, it has been claimed that project-based learning environments demand quite a bit of self-regulation on the part of the learner.Aims. Consequently, it was tested whether students scoring low in self-regulation of learning experienced 'friction', an incompatibility between student self-regulation and the demands posed by the learning env…
Promises and risks of the learning society
In this article, the educational and labour-market experiences of three Finnish generations are examined. The presentation is an overview of the most important findings of several qualitative and quantitative sub-studies. We ask how people belonging to different social and age groups, and with different educational histories, figure out their positions as workers and citizens in the context of the late modern learning society. Summative generalis…
Psychology (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Mathematics education (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Global Educational Policies and Reforms (2 works) · Medical education (2 works)