Sessions on Wednesday 10.6.2026 - NordYrk 2026

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1A Paper presentations, in English 

Location: Auditorium, 1st floor 

1. Learning Finnish in the workplace: Ethnographic insights from a VET intern with a migrant background. Research. 
   Sonya Sahradyan, University of Jyväskylä (en) 
2. Building Belonging in Vocational Education and Training. Research. 
   Mathias Gulmann, University College Copenhagen (en) 
3. Grease, Gears, and Capital: The Biographical Case of an Immigrant Car Mechanic in a Swedish Workshop through Bourdieu’s Lens. Research. 
   Lázaro Moreno Herrera, Stockholm University (en) 

1B Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D206, floor 2 

1. Pilot teachers' professional agency in vocational education reform: Developing teaching and guidance staff competence through influence and capabilities. Research. 
   Ritva Ylitervo, University of Jyväskylä (en) 
2. Supporting VET teachers’ psychological well-being: The importance of professional agency and psychological needs at work. Research. 
   Merly Kosenkranius, Katja Vähäsantanen, Heta Rintala, Sami Löfgren, Taina Civil-Hirvonen, Häme University of Applied Sciences (en)  
3. A comparative analysis of the professional development needs of VET teachers in Finland and the United States. Work in progress. 
   Sini Bask, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences; Chris Zirkle, Ohio State University / Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Petja Sairanen, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences & Olli Vesterinen, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (en) 

1C Paper presentations, in English 

Location:  D306, floor 3 

1. Compulsory or optional? The position of entrepreneurship education in the identity of a vocational teacher. Research. 
   Piia Kolho, Jamk University of Applied Sciences; Anu Raappana, LUT University & Hannu Korkala, Oulu University of Applied Sciences (en) 
2. Insights for vocational didactics – a systematic review. Research. 
   Gita Berg, Swedish Institute for Educational Research (Skolforskningsinstitutet); Per Andersson, Linköping University; Nina Kilbrink, Karlstad University (en) 
3. Designing Work-Based Learning in Vocational Teacher Education through Dialogic Engagement with a Pedagogical AI Assistant. Research. 
   Charlotte Arkenback (en) 

1D Symposium: Yrkesläraren i en föränderlig värld – inblickar i ett kommande nordiskt specialnummer 

Location: D311, floor 3 

• Languge: in Swedish 
• Based on: work in progress. 

Petri Salo, Åbo Akademi; Kristina Strøm, Åbo Akademi; Katarina Kärnebro, Umeå Universitet; Tord Göran Olovsson, Umeå Universitet; Camilla Björk-Åman, Nord universitet; Bettina Backström-Widjeskog, Høgskolen på Vestlandet; Mari Forsberg, Umeå Universitet; Birgitte Bjørngaard, Nord universitet; André Rondestvedt, Nord universitet; Annika Wiklund-Engblom, Umeå Universitet; Johan Hansson, Umeå universitet; Kristina Ledman, Umeå universitet; Anna Katharina Jacobson, Nord universitet & Hanna Stenmark, Umeå Universitet 

1E Paper presentations, in Norwegian 

Location: D506, floor 5 

1. Yrkesfaglærerens kompetanse – et spenningsfelt i endring. Research. 
   Dahlback, Jorunn Dahlback, Solfrid Wanda Nymark, Grete Haaland & Anne-Catrine Wolden OsloMet (no)  
2. En mer praktisk ungdomsskole trenger yrkesfaglærere. Work in progress. 
   Aina Kristiansen, OsloMet; Frank Egeland, Universitetet i Agder & Grete Haaland, OsloMet (no) 
3. Hvorfor velger yrkesutøvere å bli yrkesfaglærere? Work in progress. 
   Anders Grydeland & Sonja Susnic, OsloMet Department of Vocational Teacher Education (no) 

1F Paper presentations, in English  

Location: D405, floor 4 

1. How Companies and Training Agencies Support Early Apprenticeship Transitions in Norway. Research. 
   Stine Solberg & Evi Schmid, Department of Vocational Teacher Education, Oslo Metropolitan University (en) 
2. Support Structures and Participation in Work-Based Learning. Research. 
   My Olofsson, Linköping university (en)  
3. Peer-based tracer methodology: an immersive work-based approach to competency development. Research. 
   Rudi Steenbruggen, Saxion University of Applied Sciences; Linda van Heusden-Schotalberts, Department of Rehabilitation – Physiotherapy, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen; Thomas Hoogeboom, Division of Brain, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Science & Sport (RF&S), University Medical Centre Utrecht, the Netherlands; Marjo Maas, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcare, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen; Paul Brand, Lifelong learning, Education and Assessment Research Network (LEARN), University of Groningen and University Medical Centre, Groningen; Philip van der Wees, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ healthcare, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen (en) 

1G Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D505, floor 5 

1. Youth in Vocational Education – Meaning at the transition between Workplace Training and Youth Life. Research. 
   Arnt Louw, Anne Mahler; Katrine Vraa Justenborg & Kathrine Thea Pløger, The Centre for Youth Research, Aalborg University; (en) 
2. Experiences and expectations of transitioning from vocational education and training to work life for individuals with intensive special support needs. Research. 
   Kati Jokio, Jamk University of Appiled Sciences; Katariina Waltzer, University of Eastern Finland & Aino Äikäs, University of Eastern Finland(en) 
3. Engaging low-educated adults in work-place based training. Research. 
   Bjarne Wahlgren, Aarhus University (en)  

2A Paper presentations, in English 

Location: Auditorium, 1st floor 

1. Workplace-oriented Vocational teacher training - building VET teacher competences and identities. Research. 
   Jiri Vilppola, TAMK School of Professional Teacher Education (en)  
2. Professional Development Needs of Norway VET Teachers: An Initial Examination. Research. 
   Chris Zirkle, Arve Leraand, Lene Hylander & Eli Smeplass, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (en) 
3. Pedagogues or Craftspersons? A Latent Class Analysis of TVET Educators’ Educational Aims and Socio-Emotional Support for Students. Research.
   Sami Löfgren, Häme University of Applied Sciences; Katja Vähäsantanen, Häme University of Applied Sciences & Kalle Virta, University of Helsinki (en) 

2B Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D206, floor 2 

1. Teachers and catastrophes: How can learning losses in vocational education and training (VET) be addressed? Development project. (en) 
2. Discourses of Municipal Adult Education in Sweden: A Curriculum Analysis from 1968 to 2025. Work in progress. 
   Hanna Stenmark, Umeå university, Department of Education (en) 
3. Strengthening Apprenticeship Training Environments on Danish EUD: Co-creating Inclusive and Attractive Learning Places. Work in progress. 
   Anne Katrine Kamstrup, University College Copenhagen; Vibe Aarkrog, University of Aarhus; Arnt Louw, University of Aalborg & Luna Christine Christensen, University College Copenhagen (en)  

2C Paper presentations, in Swedish 

Location: D306, floor 3

1. "Det sitter i väggarna": Normer och värderingar som handledare inom äldreomsorgen synliggör för utrikesfödda vuxna elever. Research. 
   Åsa Kindevåg, Högskolan Dalarna (sve) 
2. Han åker med dig! – hur handledning organiseras, tilldelas och villkoras på måleriföretag. Work in progress. 
   Annika Olén, Malmö universitet (sve) 

2D Workshop: Micro-Credentials and the Modular Learning Model – A Response to Changing Skills Needs 

Location: D311, floor 3  

• Language: In English 
• Based on: Research. 

Sanna Brauer, Eveliina Asikainen & Ilkka Piiroinen, Tampere University of Applied Sciences. 

2E Workshop: Working with Pedagogical AI Colleagues in Vocational Education: From Process-Oriented AI to Practice-Based Dialogue 

Location: D506, floor 5 

• Language: in English 
• Based on: Research 

Charlotte Arkenback, University of Gothenburg & Andreas Stenberg, Omniway Group. 

2F Workshop, Towards impactful, co-created Nordic research in vocational education and teacher education 

Location: D405, floor 4

• Language: In English 
• Based on: work in progress

Katja Vähäsantanen, Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK); Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen, Jamk University of Applied Sciences (Jamk); Jiri Vilppola, Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK); Piia Kolho, Jamk; Kati Mäenpää, Oulu University of Applied Sciences (Oamk); Merja Alanko-Turunen, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences; Sanna Ruhalahti, TAMK; Satu Niittylahti, HAMK; Pia Kiikeri, Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences; Kati Korento, Oamk; Eila Burns, Jamk. 

2G Paper presentations, in Norwegian 

Location: D505, floor 5 

1. Utvikling av relevant yrkesfaglærerutdanning gjennom lærerutdanneres kontinuerlige profesjonslæring og Work-related learning - en lærende organisasjon. Research. 
   Ann lisa Sylte, professor, OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet (no) 
2. Videreutvikle samarbeidet mellom universitetslærere og praksislærere i videregående skole om yrkesfaglærerstudentenes (YFL) profesjonsutvikling. Work in progress. 
   Kjersti Johnsen, Kaija-Liisa Magnussen, Torill Hammeren Møllerhagen, OsloMet - storbyuniversitet (no) 
   
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3A Paper presentations, in Norwegian 

Location: Auditorium, 1st floor 

1. Å styrke sammenhengen i yrkesfaglig opplæring: Hvordan et strukturert nøkkelkompetanseskjema kan fasilitere samarbeid mellom lærere og veiledere i arbeidslivet. Research. 
   May Helen Uppstad Austad, Monika Øgård, Mathilde Dahlen Svendsen & Sunniva Myhre, Universitetet i Agder (no) 
2. Koherens, læringsdesign og KI i yrkesfaglærerutdanningen. Development project. 
   Christine Jørgensen, Monika Øgård, Norunn Eftestøl Grødeland & Sunniva MyhreUniversitetet i Agder, Institutt for pedagogikk (no) 

3B Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D206, floor 2 

1. “I really enjoy the practical learning” Why young people choose VET today. Research. 
   Matthew Simoneau, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Eli Smeplass, Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Lene Hylander, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (en) 
2. Pupils’ Perspectives on Vocationally Oriented Teaching in Lower Secondary School. Research. 
   Mathias Gulmann, University College Copenhagen; Vibe Aarkrog, Aarhus University; Luna Christine Christensen, University College Copenhagen 
3. Revocationalising vocational education and training: Comparing the cases of Sweden and Switzerland. Research. 
   Per Andersson, Linköping University, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning & Markus Maurer, Zurich University of Teacher Education, Department of Upper Secondary and Vocational Education (en) 

3C Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D306, floor 3 

1. Use and Perceptions of Voluntary Online Learning Solutions Among Vocational Students in a Mathematics Course. Research. 
   Sanni Suominen, Riveria / University of Eastern Finland (en)
2. Self-regulation and Formative Assessment in VET. Research. 
   Ann Karin Sandal & Kjersti Hovland, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (en) 
3. Math teaching in vocational programmes involving team-teaching between mathematics- and vocational teachers. Research. Karolina Muhrman & Peter Frejd, Linköping University (en) 

3D Paper presentations, in English

Location: D311, floor 3  

1. Studies supporting learning skills (OPVA) supporting adult skills. Research. 
   Tiina Parviainen, Jamk University of Applied Sciences; Kaisa Räty, Jamk University of Applied Sciences & Markku Jahnukainen, University of Helsinki (en)
2. Vocational education and human capability, not just competence. Research. Niklas Rosenblad, University of Helsinki; Leesa Wheelahan, University of Oxford (en)
3. Production of working-class, anti-school masculinities in core subject literacy in VET. Research. 
   Penni Pietilä, University of Eastern Finland (en)

3E Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D506, floor 5 

1. Career practitioners’ conceptions of developing career management skills in higher education. Research. 
   Päivi Kauppila, Jamk University of Applied Sciences & Jaana Kettunen, University of Jyväskylä, Finnish Institute for Educational Research (en)
2. Journeys of the Nordic doctoral and early career researchers interested in VET. Work in progress. 
   Monika Øgård, University of Agder; Riikka Suhonen, University of Helsinki; Marianne Teräs, Stockholm University; Stefanie A. Hillen, University of Agder & Maarit Virolainen, University of Jyväskylä, Finnish Institute for Educational Research (en) 
3. Vocational education and training research for a more sustainable future. Research. 
   Solja Upola, University of Helsinki &  Sami Löfgren, Häme University of Applied Sciences (en) 

3F Paper presentations, in Norwegian 

Location: D405, floor 4 

1. Yrkesfaglig kompetanse i ungdomsskolen: lite oppmerksomhet i praksis. Research. 
   Aina Kristiansen & Anne-Catrine Johansen Wolden, Institutt for yrkesfaglærerutdanning (YLU) OsloMet (no) 
2. Vocational teachers’ vocational didactics and professional practices navigating new curriculum. A synthesis from the evaluation of new national VET curriculum in Norway. Research. Hedvig Skonhoft Johannesen, Jorunn Dahlback, Inger Vagle & Nina Aakernes, OsloMet; (no) 
3. Å forberede elever til læretid: yrkesfaglæreres pedagogiske tilnærminger i skolebasert yrkesopplæring. Research. 
   Kari-Anne Kverneggen, OsloMet - Storbyuniversitetet (no) 

3G Paper presentations, in English 

Location: D505, floor 5 

1. Strengthening educators’ capacity to support CALD learners’ working-life skills through simulation-based learning. Work in progress. Eila Burns, Heini Ikäheimo, Minna Silvennoinen, Minna Haapakoski ja Katja Kokkinen, Jamk University of Applied Sciences (en)
2. Challenges for nursing educators in designing competence-oriented learning processes within work-based learning ecosystems: a scoping review from a German perspective. Research. 
   Daniela Thomas, (German Institute for Applied Nursing Research); Tobias Tirtey, DIP (German Institute for Applied Nursing Research); Pia Goetze, Kiel University; Lisanna Kaufmann, Kiel University; Tanja Lehnen, Kiel University; Tobias Hölterhof, DIP (German Institute for Applied Nursing Research); Wolfgang von Gahlen-Hoops, Kiel University; Roland Brühe, Catholic University of Applied Sciences (katho); Frank Arens, Kiel University & Robert Wietzke, Kiel University (en) 
3. Co-operation between vocational education and liberal adult education: Knowledge formation and cross-studying. Research. 
   Tarja Lang, Häme University of Applied Sciences (en) 

Note! 

Abstracts will be available on this webpage latest on June 2, 2026. 

Conference timetable on Wednesday June 10: 

NordYrk Conference Programme: Wednesday 10.6.2026 

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