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In this 10th anniversary, the Tallinn University Centre of Excellence in Educational Innovation (HUT) is hosting researchers interested in systematic observation in classroom settings.The participants can follow and discuss the most recent research in the field during two days. 

Please note that participation needs pre-registration. Workshop dinner is reserved exclusively for network members and invited guests. 

We are looking forward to seeing you in Tallinn!

Associate Professor. Anna-Liisa Jõgi (aljogi@tlu.ee)
Professor Piret Soodla (psoodla@tlu.ee)

Contact person
Anna-Liisa Jõgi
aljogi@tlu.ee
+3725274269

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Keynotes

• Professor Courtney Bell, University of Wisconsin - Are observations the gold standard of measuring teaching quality?  A review of the global research

Many believe that observations are the best way to capture the complexities and situated nature of teaching and learning. But are they the best?  And in what way?  How do we know? This talk will describe findings from a global literature review on measuring teaching quality with observations, artifacts, teacher surveys, and student surveys.  We will consider the reliability, validity, and utility of each measurement mode.  The talk is designed to help us think flexibly to consider and select a measurement mode that is aligned to our scholarly goals. 

• Professor Bridget Hamre, Teachstone, Inc. - From Observation to Transformation: Evidence, Implementation, and the Road Ahead

Rigorous observational research has identified the classroom interactions most predictive of child and adolescent thriving. The harder question is how to ensure more children actually experience them. This talk synthesizes lessons from research and from on-the-ground implementation about what it takes to design programs and policies that shift practice at scale. It closes with an update on emerging AI methods, including real-time observation tools, and their potential to reshape how the field supports educators. 

Abstract book

Presentations and workshops abstracts will be added soon. 

Workshops

• Workshop 1 - Professor Courtney Bell, University of Wisconsin
• Workshop 2 - Associate Professor Karin Street, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

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PROGRAMME

(Please note that the programme may change.) 

Tuesday, September 15th

8:30 - Registration
9:00 - Welcome and happy 10th anniversary - Anna-Liisa Jõgi
9:30 - Keynote 1
10:30 - Coffee break
10:45 - Presentations 1
12:15 - Lunch
13:15 - Workshop 1
14:15 - Coffee break
14:30-15:30 - Presentations 2

16:30-18:00 - Guided tour in medieval Tallinn Old Town
19:00 - Workshop Dinner

Wednesday, September 16th

9:00 - Keynote 2
10:00 - Coffee break
10:15 - Presentations 3
11:15 - Workshop 2
12:15 - Lunch
13:15 - Presentations 4
14:15 - Coffee break
14:30-15:30 - Future steps and closing

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Venue

The event takes place at the School of Educational Sciences, Tallinn University, Narva mnt 29 / Uus-Sadama 5, Tallinn, Estonia. We will wait for you in the lobbies of both buildings in the morning of Tuesday Sep 15th. 

Travel information

Tallinn can be reached by plane (check the for connections) or by ferry from Helsinki and Stockholm.

Getting to the city center from the airport

To get to the city center from the Airport, you can use a taxi or a bus, the distance is about 4 km. There are taxis (Forus) available in front of the Airport building. Bolt is also available in the Airport. Also, the bus nr 2 goes to the centre, the time table can be found . The easiest way to get the ticket is the QR ticket or to use a contactless bank card. Note that drivers do not sell tickets.

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Some hotel options

Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn

Address: Narva road 7C
Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 0,8 km (10 minute walking)

Sokos Hotel Viru

Address: Viru Väljak 4
Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 1.1 km (14 minute walking)

Nordic Hotel Forum

Address: Viru väljak 3
Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 1.1 km (14 minute walking)

Tallink City Hotel

Address: A.Laikmaa 5
Approximate distance from Tallinn University: 1 km (12 minute walking)

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Getting to Tallinn University

To get to Tallinn University we suggest walking, trams nr 1 or 3 (Tallinn University stop is called “���سԹ�” in front of the Terra building on the Narva road, Narva mnt 25) or taking a taxi (to the Mare building, Uus-Sadama 5), depending on the location of your hotel.

Timetables for trams are available . The easiest way to get the ticket is the QR ticket or to use a contactless bank card. Note that drivers do not sell tickets.  

Venue

Workshop activities will take place in the Mare building (Uus-Sadama 5). 
 
If you arrive walking along the Narva road or by tram, please enter Astra building (Narva mnt 29, marked with a bottom circle on the plan below). If you arrive walking from another direction or by taxi, please enter from the Mare building (Uus-Sadama 5, also marked with a circle). 

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Registration for the event is closed.