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Krista Uibu is a Professor of Primary Education at the Institute of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tartu. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in educational research and practice, she has made significant contributions to the fields of primary education, teacher education, language teaching, and intercultural competence.
Her research interests encompass primary education methodologies, teacher beliefs and practices, language teaching and text comprehension, intercultural education for migrant students, and climate education. She has pioneered work on teachers' roles in the social-cultural context, mathematics education in primary schools, and the development of Estonian educational thought.
Professor Uibu's recent publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary educational challenges including climate change education, teaching strategies for migrant students, and the relationship between teacher beliefs and student outcomes. Her work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical classroom applications.
- 2023 Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, The second award in Estonian National Contest of Educational Research
- 2023 Letter of appreciation from the Rector of the University of Tartu for promoting Estonian educational thought
- 2021 Recognition for outstanding social activity in the Faculty of Social Sciences
- 2018 Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, The first award in Estonian National Contest of Educational Research
As the founder and long-term editor of the Estonian Journal of Education, Professor Uibu has significantly shaped educational discourse in Estonia. She has supervised doctoral students, including Triinu Kärbla whose thesis won first prize in the Estonian National Contest of Educational Research. Her leadership extends to national and international committees including the Estonian Academy of Sciences education committee and editorial boards of international journals.
Professor Uibu leads research projects on climate education and has been instrumental in developing Estonia's national climate education strategy, demonstrating her commitment to addressing contemporary societal challenges through educational innovation.