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• THE CONFERENCE •
The International Conference on Fostering Motivation in Education Through a Supportive Learning Environment was held on May 7th–8th, 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia. The conference was hosted by TTK University of Applied Sciences. The official language at the venue was English. Participating in and presenting at the conference was free of charge.
The conference is a part of the platform designed for professionals and students all around Europe engaged in higher education and vocational training, specifically focused on dropout prevention.
This conference is a collaborative space for sharing dropout evaluated risks, best practices, student motivation and exploring potential partnerships—the opportunity to connect and learn together.
Registration closed.
• PHOTOS •
• AGENDA •
First Day—7th May
9:15–10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee and Tea
10:00–10:30 Welcome Session
10:30–11:15 “Fostering Motivation through a Supportive Learning Environment”, Ruta Laurisonyte, career specialist at Kaunas Education Center of Technologies
11:15–12:00 “Education Statistics to Support Dropout Prevention Work”, Tiina Kärkkäinen, senior specialist at Finnish National Agency for Education
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–14:00 1. Panel Discussion: Directors' Session
Rita Jakaitienė, Deputy Director for Development at Kaunas Education Center of Technologies
Eveli Kuklane, Headmaster at Võrumaa Vocational Training Center
Arja Koli, Vice Principal at Keuda group, vocational education and training
14:00–14:15 Presentations of Vocational Schools
14:15–14:45 Coffee Break and Networking
14:45–15:45 2. Panel Discussion: Support Staff Session
Miglė Matulevičiūtė, Career Specialist at Kaunas Education Center of Technologies
Dina Dāvida, Manager of the Structural Unit of Student Personal Growth and Cultural Education at Ventspils Vocational Technical School
Ksenia George, Support Centre Manager at Tartu Vocational College (VOCO)
Kaj Jääskeläinen, Head of Student Welfare at Ylä-Savo Vocational College
15:45–16:00 Wrap-Up of the Day with Coffee and Tea
17:00–18:00 City Tour
Second Day—8th May
9:00–10:00 TTK UAS Tour
10:00–10:30 Coffee Break
10:30–11:15 “Youth Mental Health: Strategies for Support in Educational Contexts”, Raili Juurikas, leading lecturer, student adviser at TTK University of Applied Sciences
11:15–12:00 “Securing the Future: A Student-Centric Look at Dropout Prevention”, Katrīna Raikstiņa and Alise Priedoliņa, members of student council at Ventspils Vocational Technical School
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–13:20 Surprise
13:20–13:50 “Vocational Education Reform: fostering motivation through personalized learning pathways”, Triin Laasi-Õige, Head of Vocational Education Reform at Ministry of Education and Research
13:50–14:30 3. Panel Discussion: Student Session
Ruta Laurišonytė, career specialist at Kaunas Education Center of Technologies
Katrīna Raikstiņa, Member of Student Council at Ventspils Vocational Technical School
Alise Priedoliņa, Member of Student Council at Ventspils Vocational Technical School
Diljara Piiri, Second-Year Student at Tartu Art School
14:30–15:00 Coffee Break and Networking
15:00–15:30 “Wrap-Up of the Panel Discussions. Introduction to the Dropout Prevention Framework”, Evelin Vaab, Director of Institute of Engineering and Circular Economy and Oksana Labanova, Head of Centre for Sciences at TTK UAS
15:30–16:30 Workshop (Framework Discussion in Groups)
16:30–17:00 Closing Session
• PRESENTATIONS •
Fostering Motivation Through a Supportive Learning Environment
10:30–11:15, May 7th
Ruta Laurisonyte, career specialist at Kaunas Education Center of Technologies
Fostering Motivation through a Supportive Learning Environment.pptxEducation Statistics to Support Dropout Prevention Work
11:15–12:00, May 7th
Tiina Kärkkäinen, senior specialist at Finnish National Agency for Education
Kärkkäinen_Education statistics.pptxYouth Mental Health_Strategies for Support in Educational Contexts.pptxYouth Mental Health: Strategies for Support in Educational Contexts
10:30–11:15, May 8th
Raili Juurikas, leading lecturer, student adviser at TTK University of Applied Sciences
Prezentācija_Igaunija.pptxSecuring the Future: A Student-Centric Look at Dropout Prevention
11:15–12:00, May 8th
Katrīna Raikstiņa and Alise Priedoliņa, members of student council at Ventspils Vocational Technical School
EST_VET_08.05_triinlaasioige.pptxVocational Education Reform: Fostering Motivation Through Personalized Learning Pathways
13:20–13:50, May 8th
Triin Laasi-Õige, Head of Vocational Education Reform at Ministry of Education and Research
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