Innovative teaching and learning methods in multicultural environments

Abstract

Teaching in higher education institutions has altered from the traditional classroom teaching more towards new types of learning methods and environments which have been under a systematic development already for several years. Nonetheless, there is still a need for new innovative solutions in the learning process and outcomes. This publication, Innovative teaching and learning methods in multicultural environment, is a part of the Nordic-Russia project which aims at promoting innovative learning environments and methods in higher education. The publication reflects different kinds of innovative teaching and learning methods especially in the context of multicultural learning environments.

This publication consists of 10 articles concerning teaching and learning in higher education institutions and multicultural projects. In addition, the publication reflects the perspectives of entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurship. What is remarkable is that there are personal experiences of the authors regarding teaching, learning and different types of learning environments in the articles. Furthermore, the authors have been involved in the project activities, which in turn makes the whole publication an experiencebased one. Further, it is assumed that this publication is very actual and essential. The potential audience comprises of teaching personnel interested in new types of teaching and learning methods, learning environments and experiences concerning international projects.