About
Pekka Muotka is a Researcher and University Teacher at the Faculty of Education, University of Lapland. He holds a Master of Arts (Education) from the same institution. His roles include part-time Project Coordinator at Ounasvaaran lukio (Mar 2021–Mar 2022). His research focuses on Didactics of Mathematics and STEM education, emphasizing practical applications and inclusive teaching methods.
Education:
- Master of Arts (Education), University of Lapland
Research Interests:
- Development of STEM curricula
- Integration of outdoor and project-based learning
- Mathematics education in multilingual contexts
- Community-driven educational initiatives
Recent Projects (2021–2026):
- Saamelaisopetuksen erityispiirteet (2024–2026)
- TIPOTE: Towards inclusive teacher education (2024–2026)
- LUMATIKKA+ (2023–2025)
- Tutkien ja toimien etänä - LUMA (2022–2023)
Awards:
- Kunniakirja (2024) for contributions to educational innovation
Grants & Advising:
- Principal Investigator: Tutkien ja toimien etänä - LUMA (2022–2023)
- Collaborative Investigator in multiple national projects funded by Finnish agencies
Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary teams focused on teacher education reform and STEM outreach initiatives.
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