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Future-led Learning podcast, EPS 9: Kristiina Mäkelä on teaching competence assessment and EDI

Aalto University's provost Kristiina Mäkelä visited Future-led Learning podcast to discuss teaching competence assessment and EDI matters.
Provost Kristiina Mäkelä. Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi
Provost Kristiina Mäkelä.

Our host Riikka Evans interviewed the provost as a part of the podcast series for the Aalto teaching community.

Aalto University’s career systems are based on the principle of commitment from university and individual to academic careers. The tenure and lecturers' track systems are comparable to the standards of other world-class universities, with clearly defined expectations, incentives, and assistance in personal development.

In this episode we take a closer look in University’s teaching competence assessment process, as well as EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) matters matters with provost Kristiina Mäkelä.

The Future-led Learning podcast series offers loads of insight for teachers and about teaching. It is produced by Aalto Learning Services and the Oasis of Radical Wellbeing.

Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or . 

Provost Kristiina Mäkelä. Photo: Jaakko Kahilaniemi
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