Innovation Pedagogy for Universities of Applied Sciences

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Author(s)

Juha Kettunen

ABSTRACT

This study presents the concept of innovation pedagogy, which is a pedagogical approach developed for the universities of applied sciences. Innovation pedagogy emphasises efficient learning and the institution’s external impact on regional development. It is based on customer-oriented and multi-field needs of working life; integrates applied research and development and entrepreneurship with education in a flexible way; and promotes regional and international networking. This approach is clearly wider than the traditional individual-based learning, because it emphasises group-based and networked learning to promote innovations in working life.

KEYWORDS

Strategy Process, Innovation, Pedagogy, Learning, Higher Education

Cite this paper

Kettunen, J. (2011). Innovation Pedagogy for Universities of Applied Sciences. Creative Education, 2, 56-62. doi: 10.4236/ce.2011.21008.

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