University pedagogy research group (UEFypeda)
Research group
01.01.2024 -
School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty
The research group conducts multidisciplinary research on higher education students’ learning, generic skills, regulation of learning, well-being, engagement and educational transitions. Research also focuses on the assessment of learning and competencies, English as Medium of Instruction, and the development of teaching, learning environments, and pedagogical practices. Research utilizes a multi-method approach and it focuses on various disciplines. The findings of research will be used in the development of higher education and university pedagogical training.
Projects
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Assessment of undergraduate students' generic skills in Finland (KAPPAS2) Finished 01.01.2023 - 31.12.2025 -
Ready for working life (READY) 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2029 -
Reflection on the development of pedagogical thinking (PAKER) 02.10.2024 - 31.12.2030
Cooperation
Keywords
Professors
Senior Researchers
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Sanna-Marika Väisänen
University LecturerSchool of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty -
Sirkku Lähdesmäki
University LecturerSchool of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty -
Neea Heinonen
University LecturerSchool of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty
Doctoral Researchers
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Lotta Väänänen
Doctoral ResearcherSchool of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty -
Niko Loikkanen
Project ResearcherSchool of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty -
Henna Timonen
University TeacherSchool of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty
Publications
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A Qualitative Study on Variation in the Written Argumentation of Finnish Final‐Stage Undergraduate Students
Silvennoinen, Kaisa; Marttunen, Miika; Hyytinen, Heidi; Ursin, Jani, 2026, Higher education quarterly, 80, 2, e70118. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Korkeakouluopiskelijoiden geneeristen taitojen arviointi : KAPPAS2-hankkeen ensituloksia
Ursin, Jani; Hyytinen, Heidi; Nissinen, Kari; Silvennoinen, Kaisa; Väänänen, Lotta; Jämsä, Martta, 2026, Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö. D4 Published development or research report or study -
Opiskelijoiden kokemuksia vertaismentoroinnista yliopisto-opintojen ensimmäisenä syksynä
Holm, Katja; Loikkanen, Niko; Lähdesmäki, Sirkku; Väisänen, Sanna; Oksanen, Tuula, 2026, Yliopistopedagogiikka, 2. B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Students’ Achievement Emotions and Self-Regulation of Learning: Associations With Performance in a Critical Thinking Test
Kleemola, Katri; Hyytinen, Heidi; Toom, Auli, 2026, Active learning in higher education, [Epub ahead of print 3 May 2026], 1-15. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Why Do Higher Education Teachers Need Pedagogical Competence on Supporting Students’ Learning of Generic Skills?
Tuononen, Tarja; Hyytinen, Heidi; Kleemola, Katri; Hailikari, Telle; Toom, A, 2026, Muthanna, Abdulghani; Tandberg, Håkon Naasen; Khine, Myint Swe, Pedagogical Competence Development in Higher Education. Volume 1: Exploring Foundations and Dimensions of Pedagogical Practices, 12-23. A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
A systematic-narrative review of performance-based assessments of critical thinking in higher education
Hyytinen, Heidi; Jämsä, Martta; Tuononen, Tarja; Kleemola, Katri, 2025, Assessment and evaluation in higher education, 50, 8, 1293-1310. A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review -
Analyysi suomalaisten yliopistojen tekoälyohjeistuksien eettisyydestä
Lähdesmäki, Sirkku; Maunumäki, Minna; Maunula, Minna, 2025, Yliopistopedagogiikka, 32, 1. B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Enacting Sustainability at the University—Staffs’ Hope and Motivation in Relation to Their Actions
Södervik, Ilona; Hyytinen, Heidi; Ratvio, Rami; Veintie, Tuija; Salovaara, Janne; Pietikäinen, Janna; Heikkinen, Milja; Tuononen, Tarja, 2025, Filho, Walter Leal; Trevisan, Laís Viera; Pace, Paul J; Mifsud, Mark, Education for Sustainable Development: The Contribution of Universities, 371-392. A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Exploring intersectional inequalities in students' sense of belonging in education across educational pathways and across educational contexts
Kleemola, Katri; Toom, Auli; Hyytinen, Heidi; Tuononen, Tarja; Karacay, Irem; Kroezen, Taylor; Kogan, Irena; Alieva, Aigul, 2025, Frontiers in education, 10, 1502115. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Investigating learning gains of critical thinking and communication skills among Finnish and American higher education students
Zahner, Doris; Hyytinen, Heidi; Nissinen, Kari; Silvennoinen, Kaisa; Ursin, Jani, 2025, Journal of applied research in higher education, [ePub ahead of print 23 Oct 2025], 1-15. A1 Journal article (refereed), original research