Johanna Heikka
Senior Researcher
School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty
johanna.heikka@uef.fi | +358 50 379 2801
I work in early childhood education as a teacher of pedagogy, leadership and research methods. In addition, I supervise internships and theses. I am responsible for the minor subject studies of Educational leadership. My research interest focus on holistic activation on children’s learning and development, the professionalism of early childhood education teachers, pedagogical leadership and quality of early childhood education.
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 -
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 -
Links between teachers’ planning, assessment and development time and implementation of curriculum in early childhood education
Heikka, Johanna; Hirvonen, Riikka; Kahila, Sanni; Pitkäniemi, Harri; Yada, Takumi; Hujala, Eeva. 2022. Early years: an international research journal. [Published online: 24 Apr 2022] : 1-16 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research