معرفی
Reija Ahola is a University Instructor at the Department of Education within the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki. She specializes in educational sciences, with a focus on early childhood education, wellbeing, sustainability, and future-oriented pedagogies. Her research employs qualitative methodologies to explore institutional dynamics, equality, and professional development in educational settings.
Research Interests: Ahola investigates wellbeing frameworks in early childhood education, sustainability through experiential learning (e.g., school gardens), and future education methodologies using longitudinal data. Her work emphasizes community-building, leadership, and equity in evolving educational landscapes.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) analyze wellbeing retention in early childhood professions, institutional capital of educators, and constructivist approaches to future education. Themes include social justice, environmental education, and policy reform.
Awards:
- Työyhteisöteko 2024 for collaborative ceramic workshops
- Työyhteisöteko 2024 for the 'Kasvun tila' greenhouse/garden sustainability project
Projects & Teams: She co-leads:
- 'Kasvun tila' (2024–present): Transforming greenhouses into sustainability/art education spaces.
- 'Osaava varhaiskasvatus' (2023–2027): Ministry-funded research on early childhood competency development.
