Esa Penttinen

Esa Penttinen is affiliated with the University of Helsinki's Foreign Language Education department. He holds a Ph.D. and EdD in educational sciences. His research focuses on language education, cross-linguistic influences, and comparative studies between Finnish and German educational systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Sciences
• EdD (Doctor of Education)

Research Interests:

• Educational methodologies in foreign language teaching
• Language awareness among learners and teacher trainees
• Bilingualism and multilingualism in secondary education

Recent Projects:

• "Kielitietoisuus ja monikielisyys - Suomessa ja Saksassa" (2019–2022), examining language awareness and multilingualism in Finland and Germany.
• "Englantia opiskelevien lukion oppilaiden ja englantia opettavien opettajaopiskelijoiden kielitietoisuus" (2015–2018), focusing on English learners' and teacher trainees' linguistic awareness.

Activities:

• Visiting lecturer at institutions in Finland and Germany (2013–2014).
• Teacher exchange program participant in 2018.

Labs/Teams: Collaborations through cross-border educational research initiatives with German institutions.