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Minna Uitto is a Professor of Subject Teacher Education at the University of Oulu and a Docent in Educational Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä. Her research focuses on relational dynamics in teaching, emotions in educational environments, and narrative methodologies. She leads two major research projects: the RELA project (2020-2024) examining evolving teacher relationships under changing conditions and the NAVI project (2022-2025) exploring pre-service teachers' navigation of relational challenges in modern education. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies on teacher identity, school micropolitics, and intergenerational educational relationships.
Education: Holds a PhD and has extensive academic credentials in educational sciences. Her career spans over 20 years, with a focus on qualitative research methodologies.
Research Interests: Uitto's work emphasizes how emotions, narratives, and relationality shape teaching practices. She investigates topics like teacher-student dynamics, parental interactions, and the emotional labor inherent in pedagogical roles. Her projects often employ innovative narrative and visual research methods to uncover hidden dimensions of educational experiences.
Key Projects:
- RELA Project: Explores evolving relationships in teachers' work amid systemic changes.
- NAVI Project: Analyzes pre-service teachers' understanding of relational complexities in contemporary education.
Awards: While no formal awards are listed, her sustained research contributions have positioned her as a leading voice in Nordic educational studies.
Advising & Grants: As PI of two major grants, Uitto oversees interdisciplinary research teams. Her work aligns with educational policy debates on teacher well-being and institutional change.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Living Relations research community, fostering collaborative inquiry into human-centered educational practices.
