Johanna Heikka
Senior Researcher
School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty
[email protected] | +358 50 379 2801
I study pedagogy, the professionalism of early childhood education teachers, pedagogical leadership and the quality of early childhood education. I am responsible for the development of the Master’s degree programme in early childhood education and work as a leadership teacher. In addition, I supervise internships, theses and doctoral dissertations. I lead the annual Early Childhood Education Leadership Forum. I am a docent at the University of Oulu.
Publications
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Familiar and comfortable vs. unfamiliar and demanding - Students' discourses on teachers' responsibility and leadership in Finnish early childhood education
Kahila, Sanni; Heikka, Johanna; Sajaniemi, Nina. 2024. Teaching and teacher education. 140: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Pedagogical Leadership in Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care through the Lens of Practice Architectures
Heikka, Johanna; Koivula, Merja; Hautakangas, Merja; Suhonen, Katja; Halttunen, Leena. 2024. Nordisk barnehageforskning. 21: 145-165 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Teacher Efficacy, Its Sources, and Implementation in Early Childhood Education
Pitkäniemi, Harri; Hirvonen, Riikka; Heikka, Johanna; Suhonen, Katja. 2024. Early childhood education journal. [Epub ahead of print 29 June 2024]: 1-11 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Global Perspectives on Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Modise, Matshediso; Fonsén, Elina; Heikka, Johanna; Phatudi, Nkidi; Bøe, Marit; Phala, Thembi. 2023. . . Helsinki University Press C2 Edited book, conference proceedings or special issue of a journal -
Introduction
Modise, Matshediso; Fonsén, Elina; Heikka, Johanna; Phatudi, Nkidi; Bøe, Marit; Phala, Thembi. Teoksessa: Modise, Matshediso; Fonsén, Elina; Heikka, Johanna; Phatudi, Nkidi; Bøe, Marit; Phala, Thembi(toim.) , 2023. Global Perspectives On Leadership in Early Childhood Education. s. 1-8. Helsinki University Press B2 Book section -
Opettajan pedagogista johtajuutta harjoittelemassa - Varhaiskasvatuksen opettajaopiskelijoiden näkemyksiä
Kahila, Sanni; Kuutti, Tiina; Heikka, Johanna; Sajaniemi, Nina . Teoksessa: Kontkanen, Sini; Piispa-Hakala, Satu; Havu-Nuutinen, Sari(toim.) , 2023. Oppimisen muuntuvat maisemat. s. 29-51. Suomen kasvatustieteellinen seura A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Shadowing Centre Directors as Pedagogical Leaders in Early Childhood Education Settings in Finland
Heikka, Johanna; Koivula, Merja; Hautakangas, Merja; Suhonen, Katja. Teoksessa: Modise, Matshediso; Fonsén, Elina; Heikka, Johanna; Phatudi, Nkidi; Bøe, Marit; Phala, Thembi(toim.) , 2023. Global Perspectives on Leadership in Early Childhood Education. s. 143-158. Helsinki University Press A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Students' discourses on interprofessional collaboration in the context of Finnish early childhood education
Kahila, Sanni; Kuutti, Tiina; Heikka, Johanna; Sajaniemi, Nina. 2023. Learning, culture and social interaction. 41: . 100736 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
A Contemporary Dialogue of Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care – Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Work
Heikka, Johanna; Suhonen, Katja; Kahila, Sanni. Teoksessa: Harju-Luukkainen, Heidi; Kangas, Jonna; Garvis, Susanne(toim.) , 2022. Finnish Early Childhood Education and Care. A Multi-theoretical perspective on research and practice. s. 13-26. Springer A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
How educators commit to enhancing children’s participation in early childhood education pedagogical plans
Heikka, Johanna; Kettukangas, Titta; Turja, Leena; Heiskanen, Nina. 2022. South African journal of childhood education. 12: . a1170 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research