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Kari Sormunen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Eastern Finland's School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education within the Philosophical Faculty. His work focuses on science education, particularly in primary and secondary teacher training programs. He teaches pedagogy of science to future teachers in multidisciplinary studies and supervises bachelor's and master's theses. Dr. Sormunen has participated in multiple European teacher education projects, including a Fulbright visiting scholar experience at Stanford University (2016). His research emphasizes inclusive science education, STEAM integration, and the Nature of Science (NoS) in teaching.
Key research areas include:
- STEAM education and curriculum development
- Teacher training methodologies
- Inquiry-based learning and fieldwork
- Video-stimulated reflection in practicum supervision
- Science learning support systems
Recent projects include the Finnish-Uruguayan partnership for STEAM teacher education (2023-2025) and transnational STEM teacher training focusing on sustainability (2023-2026). His work bridges theory and practice through collaborative research with international partners like Stanford University and institutions in Uruguay.
Publications highlight innovative pedagogical approaches including craft-based mathematics learning, video reflection tools for teacher development, and comparative studies of teaching practices across educational frameworks.
