InnoAcademy – a learning environment that fosters new knowhow and entrepreneur-like activity
The pedagogical principles and operating ideology of InnoAcademy are based on close co-operation with the tourism industry. Solutions to real problems in working life are sought through learning exercises and projects. InnoAcademy’s work methods and learning concept combine individual experience-based learning with community learning, which can be called active learning. Such an active role encourages students to develop their own learning and expertise and supports the
adoption of entrepreneur-like work methods already when studying.
Active learning emphasises co-operation between students, teachers and representatives
from working life, teamwork and organisations as a foundation for learning. The basic skills of
active learning are motivation and information acquisition skills, of which the most important
skills are supervising one’s own learning and ability to assess one’s learning. Active learning
also emphasises the learner’s ability to work together (teamwork), solve problems together,
disseminate information and encourage others. An essential skill is the ability to
work interactively and the skill to accept the experiences and thoughts of others. Also
important from the standpoint of learning are mutual discussions, humaneness and solidarity.
InnoAcademy operates as an authentically open, multi-field learning environment. It forms
a network between RAMK’s different campuses and through the Lapland Institute for Tourism
Research and Education. Its operation also emphasises internationality, as the learning
environment offers learning opportunities for students from different countries and cultures.
More information
InnoAcademy
Coaches
Viirinkankaantie 1, 96300 Rovaniemi
mti.inno [at] ramk.fi