Developing education globally
We support and conduct research on the development of quality education in international contexts, working closely with local experts. We recognise that education can play a vital role in solving global challenges.
Quality education is a one of the key tools for tackling global issues, as it promotes equality, sustainable development, poverty reduction, and peace. Achieving quality education requires broad, multifaceted cooperation. It is a collaborative effort in which all parties learn from each other. Therefore, we work together with various international partners and stakeholders at various levels to promote high-quality education around the world.
Key research areas in pedagogy and educational systems
Our research priorities are shaped by the specific needs of each target country. Key themes include the development of education systems and teaching quality, the enhancement of teachers’ skills and competences, support for the digital transformation of education, as well as promotion of accessibility, inclusiveness, and equality of education.
Central to our work is inclusive, engaging, and collaborative pedagogy, particularly in the context of evolving digital learning environments.
Researchers and experts
Eila Burns
Irmeli Maunonen-Eskelinen
Siru Lehto
Hanna Laitinen
Essi Silvennoinen
Sirpa Laitinen-Väänänen
Research projects:
Higher Education Pedagogies for Teacher Education (HEP-TED) Project Document
Implementation time: 1.1.2024 - 31.8.2026
Unit: School of Professional Teacher Education
Financing program: HEP (Higher Education Partnership Programme)
Cooperation in education knowledge gateway
Implementation time: 1.9.2023 - 28.2.2025
Unit: School of Professional Teacher Education
Financing program: Erasmus+ Key Action 2 2021-2027
Developing Pedagogy for 21st Century Skills Nepal
Smooth Hybrid and Online Working for VET (SHOW-VET)
Implementation time: 1.2.2022 - 31.1.2024
Unit: School of Professional Teacher Education
Financing program: Erasmus+ Key Action 2
