The research topics of HuSoEd cover teaching and learning, as well as the development of subject didactics in these subjects. Furthermore, the group addresses questions linked to social, societal, historical, and cultural factors affecting teaching and learning of these subjects. The group also investigates other issues related subject didactics and teacher education.
The HuSoEd Group works in close connection with the subject faculties and other research communities and research groups at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki.