The Finnish Evaluation Society SAYFES organised an online method workshop on 5 June 2024. The lecturer of the workshop was Dr. Zhou Xingguo, a visiting researcher from the University of Turku, Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS). Dr Zhou has been focusing her research on the impacts of external evaluations in both Finland and China.

In the workshop, she introduced her research topic, sharing introduction on Chinese evaluation systems compared to Finnish evaluation approach in education. The presentation stimulated the discussion among workshop audience on methodological choices and contextual factors that influence these choices in China and in Finland. The audience also shared insights and best practices from evaluation institutions.

You can find the presentation here Comparative Analysis of Chinese and Finnish Evaluation Institutions in Education.

Dr Zhou Xingguo

Dr. Zhou Xingguo, a TIAS Fellow Researcher at the University of Turku, stands out for her specialization in educational evaluation systems. With a Ph.D. in Education, she has dedicated her career to exploring and understanding the dynamics and impacts of educational evaluations worldwide. Her work notably includes the comparison of university evaluation frameworks between Finland and China, aiming at understanding their effectiveness and impact on educational policies and practices. Through her research, Dr. Zhou delves into the intricacies of international evaluation systems, seeking to offer valuable insights that contribute to the advancement of more nuanced and effective evaluation practices across the globe.