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The 9th European Workshop on Systematic Observation in Educational Research

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University of Jyväskylä, Ruusupuisto, Alvar Aallon katu 9, Jyväskylä
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The first Keynote speaker 

Prof. Dr. Rebecca Lazarides, University of Potsdam:
"Using AI in classroom video research to better understand nonverbal and verbal social-emotional interactions in class"

The other Keynote speaker 

CEO & Co-founder Bridget K. Hamre, Teachstone :
“Enhancing Intentional Interactions through Video-Based Professional Learning” 

Methodological workshop 

Adjunct Professor Tuomo Virtanen, University of Jyväskylä and University of Stavanger:
“Conceptual issues and empirical applications in classroom observations” 

Programme

Tuesday, 16 September

8:30 Registration, at Ruusupuisto Helena Hall

9:00 Workshop opening 

9:15-10:15 Using AI in classroom video research to better understand nonverbal and verbal social-emotional interactions in class 
Keynote by Prof. Dr. Rebecca Lazarides, University of Potsdam

Chair: Professor Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen 

10:15-10:30 Follow-up discussion

10:30-11:00 Coffee break 

11:00-12:30 Presentations 1:

  • Danling Huang – Advancing Formative Teaching Evaluation in Secondary Schools: Evidence from the Student and Teacher Evaluation of Educational Quality
  • Wiesław Firek & Katarzyna Płoszaj – Is the CLASS-S framework fully applicable to physical education? Insights from Polish classroom observations
  • Sigrun K. Ertesvåg – Coaching teachers to improve teacher-student interactions in upper secondary schools: Effects of the INTERACT intervention

12:30-13:30 Lunch (at own cost) 

13:30-14:30 Presentations 2:

  • Randi M. Sølvik & Maren S. Tvedt – Regard for adolescent perspectives in upper-secondary classrooms. A Mixed-Methods study exploring facilitators of collective classroom practice
  • Karin E. S. Street & Grete S. Vaaland – Personalised interactions – strengths and weaknesses of a novel approach to observing classroom interactions


14:30 Coffee break

15:00-15:30 Interactive poster session:

  • Veronika Kalle & Anna-Liisa Jõgi & Piret Soodla: Validating the Classroom Assessment Scoring System in Estonian Primary School Classrooms.
  • Tiia Lindfors: Observing the quality of teacher-child interactions and its associations with the development of language skills during dialogic reading

 16:00-17:45 Walk and talk around the lake 

18:30-21:00 Dinner at Hotel Alba cabinet sponsored by Teachstone 

 

Wednesday, 17 September 

9:00-10:00 Presentation 3:

  • Anna-Elina Taskinen – Types of math-related educational dialogue in first grade classrooms
  • Hustvedt Marianne – Scaffolding Students’ Critical Thinking Through Educational Dialogue in Secondary School Lessons: The Potential of the SEDA-Scheme for Educational Dialogue Analysis

10:00-10:15 Coffee break 

10:15-11:15 Methodological workshop by Senior Lecturer Tuomo Virtanen

11:15-11:30 Break

11:30-12:30 Presentations 4:

  • Emelie Hallenberg – Combining Systematic Observations and Interview data: A Longitudinal Study of Grade 4-6 Student Teachers and Beginning Teachers in Sweden
  • Sze Wah Chan – Profiles of Teacher Interactional Styles in Relation to Their Occupational Well-Being and Teacher–Student Interactions

12:30-13:30 Lunch (at own cost) 

13:30-14:15 Keynote by CEO & Co-founder Bridget K. Hamre, Teachstone: “Enhancing Intentional Interactions through Video-Based Professional Learning” 
Chair: professor Eija Pakarinen
14:15-14:30 Follow-up discussion

14:30-14:45 Coffee

14:45-15:30 Future Steps and the Closing words

Information

We have the pleasure of inviting you to the 9th European Workshop on Systematic Observation in Educational Research. The workshop is intended for researchers using or interested in systematic observation in an educational setting and is part of the EDUCA flagship activities.

Please note that the keynote speeches are open to all attendees, while the rest of the program is reserved exclusively for registered participants and invited guests.

Looking forward to seeing you in Jyväskylä!

Prof. Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen, marja-kristiina.lerkkanen@jyu.fi 

Prof. Eija Pakarinen, eija.k.pakarinen@jyu.fi

Venue

Meeting takes place at the Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyväskylä, Ruusupuisto building in Alvar Aallon katu 9, Jyväskylä (opposite to the Aalto2 museum).

Registration

The participants will need to cover their travel and hotel expenses. All participants will be provided with coffee and dinner during the workshop.  

Registration for the event is closed.

Travel information: How to reach Jyväskylä? 

By plane: The international flights fly to Helsinki International Airport. You can continue your trip from there by train or bus or fly directly to Jyväskylä. Jyväskylä Airport is located in Tikkakoski which is about 23 km from Jyväskylä city centre. However, take note that the flights to Jyväskylä Tikkakoski Airport are infrequent and there is no public transport from the airport to the city centre. It is possible to arrange an airport pick up by taxi booked in advance (Jyväskylä area taxi service, tel. +358 100 6900). The taxi from Tikkakoski airport to the city centre costs approximately 60 euros (credit card accepted).

By train: Jyväskylä is accessible by train. There is a train connection from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä (via Tikkurila station). The travel time from Helsinki is around 3,5 hours (shortest way via Tampere). We advise you to buy the ticket beforehand from the web https://www.vr.fi/en. You can also purchase tickets at the VR ticket vending machines or counters at the train station. It's recommended to book your tickets in advance to secure the best prices and seat options.

By bus: If you prefer travelling to Jyväskylä by bus, you can either use Matkahuolto or Onnibus services. Note that Onnibus is faster and cheaper, but the ticket should be bought beforehand from the www.onnibus.com . Most of their buses depart directly from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä.

Accommodation (at own cost)

Please book your accommodation directly from the hotel.

Campus area: Hotel Alba
Ahlmaninkatu 4, 40100 Jyväskylä

Reservation code with lower price for 15.-17.9.2025: obsworkshop2025
by internet: www.hotellialba.fi
by e-mail: info@hotelalba.fi
by phone: +35814636311

Prices with breakfast, Wi-Fi, and possibility to use hotel sauna and swim on the lake:
H1 Standard €109.00 / night (single room)
H2 Standard €130.00 / night (double room)
H1 Economy €100.00 / night (single room)
H1 Superior €120.00 / night (single room)
Sauna-equipped Jr Suite H1 €168.00 / night (single room)
Sauna-equipped Jr Suite H2 €190.00 / night (double room)

Prices are valid as long as there are rooms available at the hotel.

If you prefer to stay in city center:

For example, Hotel Alexandra is opposite to the train station: https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/jyvaskyla/sokos-hotel-alexandra

Looking forward to seeing you in Jyväskylä!