Finland: experts involved in ECML activities

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

2020-2023 - INSPIRING INNOVATION IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: CHANGING CONTEXTS, EVOLVING COMPETENCES

• Eva Braidwood, University of Oulu. Associate Partner of the project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment". 

• Raili Kaarina Hildén, University of Helsinky. Coordinator of the project: "Digital scenarios for transversal competences in secondary education and foreign language teacher education" (2020).
  

• Marita Härmälä, Finnish Education Evaluation Centre. Training and Consultancy: "Language of schooling in subject learning" (team member).
• Satu Koistinen, City of Helsinki Department of Education. Team member of the project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages".
• Katri Kuukka, Counsellor of education, Finnish National Agency for Education. Training and Consultancy: "How to support the language(s) of schooling - The Roadmap: a web-base, user-friendly and customised self assessment tool to foster school development" .
  
• Magdalini Liontou, Oulun yliopisto. Team member of the project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment".
• Teija Natri, University of Jyväskylä. Team member of the project: "Digital citizenship through language education".

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Marita Härmälä, University of Jyväskylä, Helsinki.
  ECML projects: 
  -"Developing language awareness in subject classes" (2016-2019)
  - mediation link person for the project "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; network meeting (8-9 September 2016)
  -Meeting of coordinators of the ECML’s medium-term programme of activities 2016-2019 (24-25 November 2015)
  
  
• Katri Kuukka, Finnish National Agency for Education, Helsinki.
  ECML projects:
  - team member of the project "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling" (2017-2019)
  - mediation link person for the project "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017)
  ECML think tank: "Language(s) of schooling" (13-14 September 2016)

• Anne Ontero, Upper Secondary School, Oulu.
  ECML think tank: team member "Language learning pathways" (18-19 January 2018)

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Eija Aalto, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Teacher Education, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: coordinator of the project "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE) (2012-2015)
  

• Kim Haataja, National Centre for Professional Development in Education (OPEKO), Tampere.
  ECML project: mediation link person for the project "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014); expert meeting (14-15 October 2013)

• Marita Härmälä, Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors) (2012-2013) 

• Joachim Schlabach, Turku School of Economics, University of Turku, Turku.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur) (2012-2015)

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionnals

• Eija Aalto, Senior lecturer in pedagogy of Finnish Language, University of Jyväskylä, Department of Teacher Education.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011)
   
• Kim Haataja, National Centre for Professional Development in Education (OPEKO), Tampere.
  ECML project: coordinator of the project "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English – getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011)
   
• Raili Kaarina Hildén, University of Helsinki, Department of Teacher Education, Research Centre for Foreign Language Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - level estimation grid for teachers" (CEF-ESTIM) (2008-2009)
   
• David Marsh, University of Jyväskylä, Continuing Education Centre (UNICOM).
  ECML project: team member of the project "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010)
   
• Reetta Toivanen, Centre for Research on Ethnic Relations and Nationalism, Helsinki.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011)
   
• Anu Virkkunen-Fullenwider, University of Helsinki, Language Centre.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011)
   

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

2020-2023 - Inspiring innovation in language education: changing contexts, evolving competences

• Marcus Ellonen, Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu. ECML Summer academy (4-8 July 2022), participant's report.
• Benita Lindström, Katedralskolan i Åbo. ECML Think Tank "Transversal competencies in foreign language education" (8-9 February 2022), participant's report.
• Annamari Kajasto, Finnish National Agency for Education. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report.
• Maarit Kaunisto, Suomalais-Venäläinen koulu. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021).
• Marjo Markkanen, University of Juväskulä/Kuopio Community College. ECML Project: “Digital citizenship through language education” (workshop 4-5 November 2021); participant's report.
• Teija Natri, University of Jyväskylä. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021).
• Pasi Pirttisaari, The Matriculation Examination Board / Finnish National Agency for  Education. ECML Project: “CEFR Companion Volume implementation toolbox” (workshop 14-15 September 2021); participant's report.
• Johanna Raimi, University of Jyväskylä. ECML Project: “Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils” (workshop 2-3 December 2021); participant's report.
• Sanna Riuttanen, University of Jyväskylä. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021).
• Anssi Roiha, University of Turku. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021), participant's report.
• Heli Simon, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. ECML Project: “Developing teacher competences for pluralistic approaches” (workshop 28-29 September 2021); participant's report.
• Laura Lahti, Tampere University, Faculty of Education and Culture. ECML project: "Building blocks for planning language-sensitive teacher education" (workshop 14-15 February 2023), participant's repport.

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Pia Bärlund, Jyväskylän kaupunki - Sivistyksen toimiala, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); workshop (7-8 March 2019)

• Olga Raisa Katariina Harju-Autti, University of Tampere, Faculty of Education, Tampere.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018); participant's report

• Raili Kaarina Hildén, University of Helsinki, Department of Teacher Education, Research Centre for Foreign Language Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); workshop (15-16 November 2016); participant's report

• Antti Ikonen, Pyhäselän koulu, Hammaslahti.
  ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018)

• Joanne Jalkanen, Rajala School, Kuopio.
  ECML think tank: “Early language learning” (1-2 December 2016)

• Juha Jalkanen, University of Jyväskylä, Language Centre, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "Language for work - Tools for professional development"; network meeting (1-2 June 2017); participant's report
  
  
• Sirpa Eija Jalkanen, Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Languages, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Developping language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017)
  
  
• Sami Julin, Karvi, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; network meeting (18-19 October 2018) 
  
  
• Annamari Kristiina Kajasto, Finnish National Agency for Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years"; workshop (12-13 September 2018)
  
  
• Kristel Kivisik, Axxell Multicultural Centre, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Language for work - Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018); network meeting (1-2 June 2017); participant's report

• Jutta Kosola, Axxell Utbildning, Helsinki.
  ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)

• Livari Laakkonen, Maininki School, Espoo.
  ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; network meeting (18-19 October 2018)

• Sanna Karoliina Laiho, Finnish National Agency for Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018); participant's report

• Minna Maria Anneli Maijala, University of Turku, Language Centre, Turku.
  ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); network meeting (3-5 May 2018); workshop (10-11 November 2016); participant's report
  
  
• Anne-Marie Müller, Kulosaari primary school, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Learning Environments where foreign languages flourish" (EOL); network meeting (20-21 March 2018)
  
  
• Katriina Rapatti, Association of Teachers of Finnish as a second language, Vantaa.
  ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; network meeting (22-23 November 2017)
  
  
• Tiina Sarisalmi, City of Orivesi, Orivesi.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018); participant's report
  
  
• Joachim Schlabach, University of Turku, Turku.
  ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)
  
  
• Nina Johanna Sivunen, Centre for Applied Language Studies,University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä.
  
  ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); workshop (1-2 March 2017); participant's report
  

• Outi Verkama, City of Tampere Day care and education, Kasvatus- ja opetuspalvelut, Tampere. 
  ECML project: "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years"; workshop (12-13 September 2018); participant's report

• Kirsi Marjaana Wallinheimo, University of Helsinki, Helsinki. 
  ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017)

• Anna Katariina von Zansen, Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); network meeting (9-10 May 2017); participant's report

2012-2015 Learning through languages

• Johanna Maaria Albert, Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland, Joensuu.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (12-13 December 2013); participant's report

• Jenni Alisaari, University of Turku, Department of teacher education, Turku.
  ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014); participant's report

• Satu Blomerus, Finnish National Board of Education, Liberal Adult Education and Education for Cultural Minorities, Helsinki.
  ECML training and consultancy "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom); network meeting (14-15 April 2015)

• Anna-Maria Fischer, Deutsche schule, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015); participant's report
   
• Kim Haataja, Research Unit for Languages in Education (RULE), School of Languages, Translation and Literary Studies, University of Tampere, Tampere. 
  ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014)
  
  
• Anu Halvari, Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); workshop (21-23 November 2012); network meeting (31 May -1 June 2012)
  
  
• Eva-Lisa Hasan, Helsinki. 
  ECML project: National Contact Points / National Nominating Authorities; workshop (12-13 June 2014)
  
  
• Arja-Sisko Holappa, Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE), Helsinki.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for student teachers of pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (21-22 April 2015); participant's report
  
  
• Kari Kalevi Jukarainen, The Federation of Foreign Language Teachers in Finland SUKOL, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); workshop (22-23 May 2014)
  
  
• Miika Tapio Katajamäki, Finnish International School of Tampere, Tampere.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); workshop (2-3 June 2015); participant's report
  

   

• Maria Kela, University of Helsinki, Helsinki.

   
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015); participant's report
  
  
• Katrin Kirm, Helsingin Yhteislyseo, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013); participant's report
  
  
• Kristel Kivisik, Spring House, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); network meeting (5-6 December 2013); participant's report; network meeting (6-7 December 2012); participant's report
   
• Marja-Riitta Kotilainen, Saari School, Rovaniemi.
  ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012)
   
• Auli Kotimäki (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); expert meeting (25-26 November 2014); network meeting (30-31 January 2014)
  
  
• Aino Tuulikki Malin, Jyväskylä Educational Consortium, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil); workshop (5-7 February 2014); participant's report
   
• Veli-Matti Malinen, The Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE), Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); workshop (14-15 February 2013); participant's report
  
  
• Marja Martikainen, University of Helsinki, Viikki Teacher Training School, Helsinki.
  - ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); network meeting (18-19 December 2013); workshop (21-23 November 2012)
  - ECML training and consultancy "Plurilingual and intercultural competences: Descriptors and teaching materials" (FREPA); network meeting (18-19 December 2013) 

• Anna-Kaisa Mustaparta, Finnish National Board of Education; Romani Language, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); network meeting (31 May -1 June 2012)
  
  

• Karin Parker, MYP Oulu international school, Oulu.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (17-18 June 2014); participant's report
  

• Susanna Rajala, Finnish National Board of Education, Liberal Adult Education and Education for Cultural Minorities, Helsinki.
  ECML training and consultancy "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom); network meeting (14-15 April 2015)

• Micaela Romantschuk, TFörbundet hem och Skola i Finland, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents); workshop (28-30 April 2014)   
  
  
• Olli-Pekka Salo, University of Jyväskylä Teacher Training School, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014)
   
• Minna Katriina Suni, Finnish language, Department of Languages, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); workshop (24-25 June 2015); network meeting (5-6 December 2013); network meeting (6-7 December 2012); participant's report
  
  
• Ritva Takkinen, University of Jyväskylä, Department of languages, Sign language centre, Jyväskylä.
  ECML project: "Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment" (PRO-Sign); workshop (15-17 April 2013)
   
• Kaisa Tukia, Tiirismaa School, City of Lahti, Mäntsälä. 
  ECML project: "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); network meeting (30-31 January 2014); workshop (14-15 February 2013); participant's report
  
  
• Juha Vänttinen, Turun normaalikoulu, The Teacher Training School of Turku University, Turku.
  ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013); participant's report
   
• Liisa Anneli Wallenius, HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences, Porvoo.
  ECML project: "Languages as an indicator of corporate quality" (LINCQ); workshop (21-22 November 2013); participant's report
   
• Ethel Anita Zenger, Vasaramäki Comprehensive School, Turku.
  ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012)

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionnals

• Tuula Hannele Asikainen, Pellon Koulu, Rovaniemi.
  ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)
   
• Kimmo Granqvist, Research Institute for the Languages of Finland, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011); training seminar (3-5 February 2011)
   
• Kim Haataja, National Centre for Professional Development in Education (OPEKO), Tampere.
  ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)
   
• Raili Kaarina Hildén, University of Helsinki, Department of Teacher Education, Research Centre for Foreign Language Education.
  ECML project: "Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio - follow-up project" (ELP-TT3) (2010-2011); network meeting (23-24 September 2010)
   
• Henna Huttu, Regional State Administration Agency for Northern Finland, Oulu.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011); training seminar (3-5 February 2011)
   
• Taru Kristiina Hynninen, German School, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010); participant's workshop report (pending)
   
• Kristiina Ikonen, Counsellor of Education, Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010)
   
• Anni Inkiläinen, Jämsä.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011); participant's workshop report
   
• Kari Jukarainen, President of Sukol, Tervakoski.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant’s workshop report
   
• Ritva Anneli Kantelinen, School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu.
  ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Irmeli Kaustio, Turku.
  ECML project: "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – level estimation grid for teachers" (CEF-ESTIM) (2008-2009); workshop (20-21 November 2008); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Tuula Hannele Lehtonen, Joint Head of the English Unit, Language Centre of the University of Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010); participant's workshop report
   
• Riitta Irene Liimatainen, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)
   
• Paula Mattila, Finnish National Board of Education (FNBE), Helsinki.
  ECML project: National Contact Points; workshop (11-12 September 2008)
  
  
• Anna-Kaisa Mustaparta, Counsellor of Education, National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML projects:
  - "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (AYLLit) (2008-2011); workshop (9-10 September 2010); participant’s workshop report (pending)
  - "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Teijo-Kalevi Päkkilä, Seinäjoki.
  ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (29-31 October 2008); participant’s workshop report
   
• Kalevi Pohjala, Counsellor of Education, National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML projects:
  - ECML Conference 2011: participant's report;
  - National Contact Points / National Nominating Authorities workshop (29-30 June 2010)
   
• Katriina Rapatti, Chairman of the Association of Teachers of Finnish as a second language, Vantaa.
  ECML projects:
  -"Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant’s workshop report
  - Network meeting (7-8 September 2010)
   
• Maritta Kaarina Riekki, Oulu.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant’s workshop report
   
• Sirpa Anita Rönkä, Laajavuoren koulu, Vantaa.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010); participant's workshop report
   
• Eija Ruohomaki, Centre for Learning and Resources, Oulu.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011); participant’s workshop report
   
• Terhi Tuulikki Seinä, Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Sauli Takala, Professor emeritus, president of EALTA, University of Jyväskylä, Centre for Applied Language Studies, Vaasa.
  ECML project: "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (AYLLit) (2008-2011); workshop (9-10 September 2010)
   
• Ingelisa Kristina Wikholm, Finnish National Board of Education, Helsinki.
  ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011); participant’s workshop report