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Inkeri Rissanen is a researcher in the Learning, Culture & Interventions (LECI) group, specializing in religious education and educational psychology within Finnish school contexts. Her work examines Islamic education implementation and growth mindset interventions in elementary settings.
Her research spans:
- Religious Education (particularly Islamic education in public schools)
- Multicultural dynamics and religious identity development
- Educational psychology applications for student motivation
- Teacher practices for navigating cultural/religious diversity
- Student development in pluralistic environments
Analysis of her 39 publications (2011-2025) reveals an evolution from religious identity studies (2012-2014) toward growth mindset research (2018-2025), with consistent focus on Finnish classrooms. Her methodology emphasizes qualitative case studies and mixed-methods approaches examining teacher-student interactions.
Scientific Awards: No awards listed in source material.
Rissanen contributes to major research initiatives:
- MoCo Project (2011–present): Investigates teachers' moral competence in pedagogical encounters across diverse classrooms
- CoPErNicus Project (2010–present): Develops evidence-based growth mindset programs integrating psychological, educational, and neuroscientific research
As an active LECI member, she engages in international conferences (including Nordic Religious Education conferences and EARLI) and public seminars on imam training. Her work directly informs Finnish educational policy regarding religious diversity and evidence-based teaching practices.
