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Liisa Hakala serves as a University Lecturer in the Department of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, where she actively contributes to teacher education and curriculum studies. She holds supervisory roles in two doctoral programs: the Doctoral Program in Gender, Culture and Society Studies and the Doctoral Program in School, Education, Society and Culture, demonstrating her significant involvement in advanced academic training.
Dr. Hakala's research interests center on curriculum studies, teacher education, educational policy, and gender studies in education. Her work examines how curricula shape educational practices and how teachers relate to curriculum documents in their professional work. She investigates historical dimensions of Finnish curriculum development while exploring contemporary challenges in educational reform and implementation at the school level.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Finnish curriculum thought, with particular attention to the relationship between teachers and curriculum documents. Her research spans from foundational theoretical work on curriculum analysis to practical applications in primary education settings. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary connections between educational sciences, gender studies, and policy analysis, with increasing attention to historical perspectives in curriculum development.
As an active academic supervisor, Hakala guides doctoral students through the Doctoral Program in Gender, Culture and Society Studies and the Doctoral Program in School, Education, Society and Culture. Her project portfolio includes significant research initiatives such as 'Opettajan opetussuunnitelmasuhde' (Teacher-Curriculum Relationship, 2015-2018), which she led, and 'Confusion in curriculum studies' (2014-2017), focusing on historical awareness in teacher education.
Dr. Hakala's academic activities extend to conference participation, editorial work, and research collaboration. Her scholarly work appears across various publication formats including journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, with notable contributions to understanding Finnish curriculum development and implementation challenges in educational settings.
