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Jessica Aspfors is an Associate Professor and Senior University Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University. Her research focuses on teacher education, professional development, and career pathways in education. She has led projects such as the investigation into newly qualified teachers' experiences in Finland and the cross-national study on teacher educators' perspectives. Her work bridges educational theory with practical applications, emphasizing career learning, teacher induction, and mentorship.
- Projects: Specializingsutbildning inom karrierväglning (30 credits), Magisteravhandlingen i skolsamfundet, Newly qualified teachers' research-based education study.
- Key Research Areas: Teacher professionalization, educational transitions, healthcare management in education contexts, and cross-national education policy.
Aspfors has authored over 70 publications, with recent focus on Finnish university students' career transitions, redefining teacher induction frameworks, and aesthetic approaches to professional learning. She actively participates in academic governance, serving as a dissertation committee member and conference speaker.
