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KAI

Language-aware AI competence in vocational education for non-native speakers

Pro­ject in­form­a­tion

Pro­jectKAI – Language-​aware AI com­pet­ence in vo­ca­tional edu­ca­tion for non-​native speak­ers
Dur­a­tion1.1.2025–31.12.2026
Part­nersHäme Uni­ver­sity of Ap­plied Sci­ences (HAMK), Sal­paus Fur­ther Edu­ca­tion, Tampere Vo­ca­tional Col­lege Tredu, Tavastia Edu­ca­tion Con­sor­tium, Taitotalo
Fun­dersESR+
Budget101 900 €

We develop AI-supported pedagogical models that enhance non-native students’ learning of Finnish or Swedish in vocational education.

We provide teaching and guidance staff with tools to promote language-aware instruction.

HAMK brings strong pedagogical expertise and experience in integrating AI technologies into learning. Our role includes developing language-aware teaching models, designing and supporting pilot implementations, and assessing the outcomes of these pilots. Additionally, we innovate new pedagogical applications for generative AI and utilize our extensive research and development expertise to create practical methods that support teachers and workplace instructors.

Tar­get group

The primary target groups are vocational education teachers and instructors, especially vocational subject teachers, while non-native students benefit indirectly. The project’s outcomes also support educational institution leaders, workplace instructors, and industry representatives involved in the learning and employment of non-native speakers.

Op­er­at­ing area

KAI is a nationwide project that benefits the entire Finnish vocational education sector. The pilot programs and developed models will reach a wide range of educational institutions and industry stakeholders, promoting language-aware AI competence across the country.

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