The aim of the project is an exchange between European (Austria, Poland) and Southeast Asian universities (Thailand, Vietnam) in the reflection and further development of teaching-learning methods in both academic and non-academic settings. As an innovative approach, phenomenological vignette research is used in combination with participatory action research (PAR). In this way, the project tries to respond to the needs expressed by the partner countries Thailand and Vietnam, but without falling into the trap of a one-sided transfer of knowledge from here to there.

The problem areas for which the partner universities expect the project to yield new insights and expanded strategies for action are presented - in brief - as the consequences of overly directive teaching settings, a lack of reflection on teaching, and a lack of cooperation between the university and the professional fields. Similar problems, albeit more subtle and less perceived, also pervade European educational structures.

For this reason, "participatory labs", which are developed and implemented together with the partners, should enable learning from each other. In the teaching-learning labs, teaching-learning experiences are to be brought into a joint reflection process in order to test changes. This participatory basis will also be used to continuously review and fine-tune the project in collaboration with the partner universities and food and hospitality businesses as significant economic sectors in the two partner countries.

Vignette research as a method of perception and reflection 

Phenomenological vignette research is central to the educational science and pedagogical approach. By means of vignettes, teaching-learning experiences are to be perceived in a refined way and subsequently reflected upon in suitable settings.

Another work package of the project - which has been increased in importance by Covid 19 - concerns the testing of digital learning tools through the experiences of students.

All activities within the project are to be brought together in a sustainable structure, the "Inspire Garage", and evaluated for future action strategies.

Existing Results:

• Jointly developed extension curriculum: Social Competence, Leadership & Organisational Transformation- Innovative Learning SLOT
• Training workshops in Austria, Poland, Thailand and Vietnam

Further information on the results can be found on the project page.

Projectpartners:

Universities/University Colleges:

• University of Klagenfurt (Lead), Österreich
• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego – Kozminsky University, Polen
• Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Thailand
• Thepsatri Rajabhat University, Thailand
• Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam
• Thai Nguen University, Vietnam 

Associations and Companies:

• Ready4Europe (Verein), Austria 
• SEA-ABT (Verein), Austria
• sumo Technologies GmbH, Austria 
• Asian European Consulting Group Co., Ltd., Thailand 
• ZI-ARGUS Ltd., Thailand 
• Thai Tran Trading and Transport Company Limited, Vietnam 

List of Associated Partners:

• Smile Lanna Hotel
• Spice Garden Co., Ltd.
• Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
• Le Méridien Chiang Mai
• Wyndham Legend Halong

Project team 

• Hans Karl Peterlini (Project leader)
• Jasmin Donlic (Coordination)
• Daniela Lehner, Annamária Nagy, Michael Schratz (external advisor for school development)

Grant

Erasmus+ Key Action 2 – Collaboration to promote innovation and share best practices: Capacity building in higher education (2020-2023)