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Sanni Kahila is a University Researcher at the School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty of the University of Eastern Finland. Her primary focus is on early childhood education, particularly teachers' professional development, teamwork, and student well-being. She has contributed to projects such as 'Did It Get to You? – A Multidimensional Study on Gamer Rage Among Children and Youth' and 'Student Teacher Well-Being: Deepening Understanding and Building Support.'
Her research interests span early childhood education leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and the intersection of digital gaming and youth behavior. Key topics include pedagogical leadership in early education, gamer rage dynamics, and metagaming activities' role in skill development. She has explored how teachers’ planning and teamwork affect curriculum implementation and student outcomes.
In her work, Kahila emphasizes the importance of teamwork and emotional dynamics in early education settings. Her studies often integrate qualitative methods, such as discourse analysis and phenomenographic approaches, to understand teachers' and students' experiences. She has also investigated how digital gaming communities foster metagame activities like strategy discussions and content creation, linking these to broader educational and social competencies.
Kahila’s research bridges educational theory and practice, addressing both classroom dynamics and digital culture impacts. Her work on interprofessional practicum environments highlights the role of collaborative learning in teacher training. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to early childhood education and gaming studies have been published in journals like Games and Culture, Teaching and Teacher Education, and Journal of Early Childhood Education Research.
