You´re invited to join us in the 5th International Summer School. Through this 5 ECTS course you can broaden and deepen your knowledge and skills in how to use ICT in guidance and counselling. The main aim is to help you to become aware of the variation in ways technology plays in career service field.

• What: Intensive course
• When: August 10th - 14th, 2020
• Level: Bachelor/Master
• Host: University of Jyväskylä, Finland
• Credit points: 5 ECTS

VALA has received student express mobility funding and will support the travel of ten students outside Finland to attend the in house session.

Participants will...

...understand and explore unique opportunities and challenges presented by the use of existing and emerging technologies in guidance.
...increase their competency for ICT in guidance and are able to utilize it in their practice within their scope of comfort and competence.
...meet and work with students from Nordic and Baltic countries.
...share experiences in an interdisciplinary and creative atmosphere.
...study in the fascinating environment of the University of Jyvaskylä

Summer School programme (5 ECT)

The programme consists of:

• Orientation task in beginnig of the August (week 31 and 32) (1ECT)
• Intensive course week in August in Jyväskylä, Finland (week 33) (3ECTS)
  - Contact sessions are held Monday throught Friday from 9 to 17
• Summary and reflection (1ECT)
  - Post course assignment to be handed in by September 30th (week 39)

Modes of study: Lectures, workshops, online tasks, group discussions, readings and self-reflection.
Completion modes: Active participation and contribution to studies, course assignments, self-reflecting report.
Grading Scale: 0-5, 5 ECTS equals 135 hours of work.
Evaluation of course at degree programme Consult with staff at your home programme if the course is evaluated and accredited as a part of your studies.

We look forward to meeting you in Jyväskylä!