Sámi Education Conference 2023

Sámi pedagogical ways of thinking and teacher professionalism in education and research 

November 7. - 8. 2023 

At Diehtosiida, Guovdageaidnu/Kauotkeino in Norway 

The Sámi University of Applied Sciences and the Sámi Parliament in Norway will host an international conference to share experiences and present pedagogical ways of thinking and professionalism in education and research. Sharing experiences and exchanging knowledge can contribute to the development of pedagogical ways of thinking and teaching in Sámi kindergarten, elementary and secondary school and higher education.  

The themes of the conference include the following: 

  • The frames of Sámi education, laws, guidelines and curricula that direct and guide Sámi teaching in kindergarten, elementary and secondary school and higher education, for example, according to assessment and grading, how to conduct assessments that strengthen learning and how to ensure that assessments and grades are equivalent 

  • The Sámi teaching profession and Sámi everyday life and teaching in kindergarten, elementary and secondary school and higher education 

  • Research and development work beneficial for Sámi teaching practices in kindergarten and elementary and secondary school and higher education 

We warmly welcome educators, teachers, principals, researchers and students to share their teaching and research practices as well as to submit a proposal for a presentation.

Conference fee

Conferencefee: 1.800 NOK. 

The conference fee covers possible materials, coffee before and after lunch, lunches and a conference dinner. 

Language

The conference’s languages are Sámi, English and Nordic languages. Sámi-speaking presenters are encouraged to give presentations in Sámi. Presentations in the auditorium will be interpreted.  

Conference deadlines

Deadline for abstract: 23 October 2023 (New deadline)

Deadline for registration: 02 November 2023 (New deadline).

Registration links: 

Contact info

For further information, please contact Ylva Jannok Nutti by e-mail: ylvajn@samas.no 

Welcome to the conference! 

Sámedikki logo/Sametingets logo Financier for the conference is The Sámi Parlament of Norway.