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Katri Hansell is an Associate Professor in Language Pedagogy at the Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies, Åbo Akademi University. Her research focuses on early childhood education, language learning, and multilingualism, with a particular emphasis on tandem language learning, language-aware teaching, and linguistic diversity. She actively contributes to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through her work.
Her research trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to game-based language learning (e.g., Minecraft Education Edition), digital pedagogy, and semiotic landscapes in immersive preschool environments. Recent publications explore policy implementation, teacher training, and collaborative methodologies in multilingual early childhood education.
Scientific Contributions:
- Guest editorial roles in journals like Journal of Early Childhood Education Research
- Commissioned reports for the Finnish Educational Administration
- Leadership in projects funded by Svenska kulturfonden and Åland Cultural Foundation
Advising and Collaborations: She collaborates with researchers such as Mirjam Ståhl, Susanne Bäck, and Minna Pörn on projects involving language immersion and digital tools. Grants include state and foundation funding for initiatives like 'Tandem på spel – språköverskridande distanspedagogik' and 'Mofilitteracitet'.
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