LECI Research Seminar on Early Childhood Education Teacher Training and Research on September 13

Welcome to the University of Helsinki for a joint seminar on early childhood education teacher training and research. The topics of the day include exploring current early childhood education research and development in Australia and Finland,as well as enhancing collaboration between the universities.

When: Friday 13.9.2024 at 10.00-11.15 (The entire seminar from 9.00 to 12.00, with LECI section highlighted in bold)

Where: Athena Hall 261

Schedule:

9.00 Welcome to University of Helsinki, Adjunct professors Tuulikki Ukkonen-Mikkola and Jonna Kangas

9.30 ECEC teacher training in Australia, Professor Lennie Barblett, Dr Fiona Boylan , Dr Amelia Ruscoe, Professor Fay Hadley

10.00 Current Research in Early Childhood Education in Australia, Professor Lennie Barblett, Dr Fiona Boylan , Dr Amelia Ruscoe. Professor Fay Hadley.

Shared seminar with LECI – Learning, Culture, and Interventions Research Community. Hosted by professors Sami Paavola and Kirsi Tirri.

11.15                 Coffee break

11.30                 Current Research in Early Childhood Education in Finland

- Blended teacher education, Adjunct professor Jonna Kangas, University Lecturer, PhD, Laura Niemi and University Teacher Margita Sundstedt

- With sensitive eyes, researching teachers gaze through eye-tracking glasses, Adjunct professor Tuulikki Ukkonen-Mikkola and University Teacher Susanna Isotalo

 

We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions.