Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation Profile
Helsinki SEN is an expert group devoted to advancing high-quality research related to learning and well-being of children, youth, and young adults with various learning difficulties and disabilities. We provide research-based instruction to promote inclusion in school and society, academic success, and well-being in Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki.
Our experts apply various research methods to produce new scientific evidence. We have especially good methodological knowledge in applying diverse educational intervention designs, analyzing longitudinal data and making systematic literature reviews. Our research methodological expertise also covers qualitative research, focusing on attitudes, experiences and perceptions of various stakeholders as well as education policy, structures and practices, and their interconnectedness.
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Pirjo Aunio
- Department of Education - Professor
- Doctoral Programme in Cognition, Learning, Instruction and Communication - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Helsinki research community of special educational needs (SEN)
- Active Numeracy
Person: U4 Research and teaching staff
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Raisa Carpelan
- Department of Education - University Lecturer
- Centre for Educational Assessment CEA
- Doctoral Programme in Cognition, Learning, Instruction and Communication - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Doctoral Programme in School, Education, Society, and Culture - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Helsinki research community of special educational needs (SEN)
- Leadership in Educational Contexts research group, LeadEd
- Diversity, multilingualism and social justice in education
Person: U3 Research and teaching staff, UH
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Anne Föhr
- Department of Education - Doctoral Researcher
- Doctoral Programme in Cognition, Learning, Instruction and Communication
- Helsinki research community of special educational needs (SEN)
Person: U1 Research and teaching staff, Doctoral Researcher
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Ninja Hienonen
- Department of Education - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Centre for Educational Assessment CEA
- Helsinki research community of special educational needs (SEN)
Person: U2 Teaching and research staff, UH
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Minna Hietamäki
- Faculty of Theology - Docent Contract, Title of Docent
- Doctoral Programme in Theology and Religious Studies - Supervisor for doctoral programme
- Helsinki research community of special educational needs (SEN)
Person
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Grogrund för svenskkunskaper i Finland
Henricson, S. (Project manager), Wallinheimo, K. (Project manager), Henricson, S. (Principal Investigator), Wallinheimo, K. (Principal Investigator), Carpelan, R. (Participant), Lindström Tiedemann, T. (Participant), Nyqvist, E.-L. (Participant), Widlund, A. (Participant) & Åberg, A.-M. (Participant)
Svenska Litteratursällsk. i Finland, Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland rf
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2029
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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EXILE: Exploring the Impact of School-Level Decision-Making on the Outcomes of Learning Support and Special Education in Finland
Jahnukainen, M. (Project manager), Vainikainen, M.-P. (Co-Principal Investigator), Asikainen, M. S. (Participant), Vainikainen, M.-P. (Participant), Asikainen, M. S. (Participant), Hienonen, N. (Participant), Kilpi, N. (Participant) & Lintuvuori, M. (Participant)
01/09/2025 → 31/08/2029
Project: Research Council of Finland: Academy Project
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Empowering pre- and in-service teachers to harness the potential of AI for designing creative and ethical digital education ecosystems
Juuti, K. (Principal Investigator), Oinas, S. (Co-Principal Investigator), Harju, V. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Turkkila, M. V. P. (Project manager)
01/04/2025 → 31/03/2028
Project: Research project
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Matikkasurina - Matikkaa liikkuen, leikkien ja tutkien
Sormunen, K. (Project manager), Vartiainen, J. (Co-Principal Investigator), Abendstein, L. M. (Participant), Lee-Simmons, O. B. E. (Participant), Mattila, M. E. (Participant), Tuovila, A. E. M. (Participant), Vanhala, A. O. (Participant), Mattila, M. E. (Participant), Vanhala, A. O. (Participant), Hellstrand, H. (CoIlaborator), Niemistö, D. (CoIlaborator), Tähti, P. (CoIlaborator) & Välimäki, J. (CoIlaborator)
Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissäätiö
24/03/2025 → 23/03/2029
Project: Foundations (Private Foundations, Non-Profit Foundations, Charitable Trusts)
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PLAYCO: Playful learning pedagogy in early childhood education and care: co-designed and co-taught blended intensive course by Finnish and Chinese universities
Niu, J. (Project manager), Malinen, O.-P. S. (Project manager), Melasalmi, A. (Co-Principal Investigator), Ruokonen, I. (Co-Principal Investigator), Siklander, S. (Co-Principal Investigator), Moilanen, J. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Wang, X. (Co-Principal Investigator)
01/08/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: Other funder
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Opettajasta johtajaksi? Kertomuksia päiväkodin johtajien ja perusopetuksen rehtorien ammatti-identiteettien rakentumisesta
Heikkinen, K.-M. E., Heikonen, L., Fonsén, E., Kallioniemi, A. & Carpelan, R., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Aikuiskasvatus. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Studying the Experiences of Children With Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disabilities in Research: A Systematic Review
Peltomäki, S., Granö, S., Rönkkö, E. L. V., Pirttimaa, R., Pyhältö, K. & Kontu, E., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. 70, 1, p. 1-15 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Tuen järjestämisen kehitysvaiheet: yksilön tukemisesta ryhmän tukemiseen
Pulkkinen, J., Carpelan, R. & Jahnukainen, M., 19 Jan 2026, (Accepted/In press) Ryhmäkohtainen tuki: Toimivat käytänteet. Polso, J., Roiha, A. & Vehkakoski, T. (eds.). Santalahti-kustannusResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific
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Agency in the developmental paths of young adults with a foster care background
Kamula, E.-M., Metsapelto, R.-L., Ruohotie-Lyhty, M. & Poikkeus, A.-M., Mar 2025, In: Adoption and Fostering. 49, 1, p. 120-139 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Applying the theory of planned behaviour to examine teachers' intentions to teach in inclusive classrooms and their inclusive practices
Gülsün, I., Malinen, O.-P. S., Yada, A. & Savolainen, H., 25 Aug 2025, In: British Educational Research Journal. 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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The 2025 Annual Congress of the Swiss Society for Research in Education (SSRE) and the Swiss Society for Teacher Education (SGL)
Törmänen, M. (Attendee)
2 Jul 2025 → 4 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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EARLI 2025
Törmänen, M. (Attendee)
25 Aug 2025 → 29 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
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Bildung für alle stärken - Improve Education for All
Törmänen, M. (Speaker) & Wicki, M. T. (Speaker)
4 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Tutustumiskurssi erityispedagogiikkaan
Väyrynen, S. (Teacher)
Mar 2025 → May 2025Activity: Other activity types › Types for other activities - Other
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Ethics in the Indian Teacher Education Curriculum – A Discourse Analysis
Väyrynen, S. (Supervisor)
2025Activity: Examination types › Supervision of other thesis (Master's, Licentiate)
Prizes
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Campus Awards 2015, Kunniamaininta hienosta ja innostavasta työstä.
Lampi, H. M. (Recipient), 17 Sept 2015
Prize: Prizes and awards
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Press/Media
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Mielenpuolikkaat podcast: Miksi ADHD-diagnoosit ovat kasvussa, Juho Honkasilta?
18/06/2025
1 item of Media coverage, 3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Koulu Podcast: Kuka minä olen koulussa? Diagnoosit ja oppijan identiteetti
16/05/2025
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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HS selvitti, miten kolmiportainen tuki koulussa toimii: Tuki, joka lapselle luvattiin
13/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Säästötarpeet vaarantavat oppilashuoltoa, luovat eriarvoisuutta ja tulevat ennen pitkää kalliiksi
24/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Media näkyvyys Rapportin tiedekolumnissa "ADHD:n lääkintä on villi länsi — näin löyhillä kriteereillä lapset saavat diagnooseja"
25/06/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media