Jenni Alisaari

Jenni Alisaari is a Professor of Education specializing in Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Education at the School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, University of Eastern Finland. Her work focuses on linguistically responsible pedagogy, multilingualism in education, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

• Teaches Master’s Degree Programme in Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication
• Former roles include University Lecturer of Finnish at University of Stockholm, Special Researcher in Sociology at INVEST Research Centre, and Teacher Trainer at University of Turku and Åbo Akademi

Research interests intersect language, culture, and identity in educational contexts. She studies:

• Linguistically Responsible Pedagogy
• Multilingual Learners
• Support for Newly Arrived Students
• Using Music in Language Instruction
• Language as a Cultural Identity Resource
• Curriculum Reform Implementation

Her publications since 2015 reveal a focus on:

• Intercultural Communication in Classrooms
• Migrant Student Belonging
• Language Policy in Nordic Countries
• Cognitive Benefits of Musical Language Instruction
• Teacher Training for Linguistic Diversity
• Educational Equity Frameworks