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Päivi Palojoki is a Professor at the Department of Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland. She leads the research group Food, Culture and Learning, focusing on subject-didactic questions in home economics education across cultural contexts and school levels. Her work bridges formal classroom settings with informal learning environments like homes and NGOs.
- University: University of Helsinki
- School: Faculty of Educational Sciences
- Department: Department of Education
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: paivi.palojoki@helsinki.fi
Her research emphasizes the interdisciplinary integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) into home economics education, promoting sustainability through practical skill cultivation. She advocates for balancing generic reflective skills with subject-specific knowledge to create equitable learning spaces.
Recent publications highlight trends in food-related learning processes, sustainable household practices, and co-design methodologies for teacher empowerment. Projects like SHAREE, STEAMkitchen, and FENN underscore her commitment to EU-funded international collaboration.
Scientific awards include:
- Doctor of Philosophy Honoris causa (University of Gothenburg, 2017)
- Prize for 30 Years of Service (University of Helsinki, 2018)
- Ruokatoimittajien Ideasipuli (2012)
- Teacher of the Year (1994)
She supervises doctoral and master's theses, including Sofie Peters' work, and actively participates in academic conferences such as IFHE World Conference 2024 and INTED2023. Her research group organizes symposiums, consults young researchers, and fosters national/international cooperation.
