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Experts involved

This section provides a list of experts who have been or are involved in ECML activities. The ECML has obtained permission from each of the experts listed to publish their data in this section.

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

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

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

Satu Koistinen, City of Helsinki Department of Education.
ECML project: team member of the project "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages".

Magdalini Liontou, Oulun yliopisto.
ECML project: team member of the project "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment".

Teija Natri, University of Jyväskylä.
ECML project: 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:
- coordinator of the project "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 project: team member of the project "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling" (2017-2019).
- ECML project: 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).

Associate partners

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".

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.

Kaisa Hahl, University of Helsinki.
ECML Summer academy (3-7 July 2023); participant's report.

Karoliina Inha, University of Jyväskylä, Finland.
ECML project: "Young children's language learning pathways: Making early language learning visible"; workshop (15-16 March 2023); 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.

Inka Ruokolainen, Finnish National Agency for Education.
ECML project: "Young children's language learning pathways: Making early language learning visible"; workshop (15-16 March 2023); 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 report.

Inka Ruokolainen, Finnish National Agency for Education.
ECML project: "Young children's language learning pathways: Making early language learning visible"; workshop (15-16 March 2023); participant's report.

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: "Developing 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 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).

no 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).

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).

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).

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).

Kari Jukarainen, President of Sukol, Tervakoski.
ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009).

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).

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).

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).

Riitta Irene Liimatainen, Helsinki.
ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009).

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).
- "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011).

Teijo-Kalevi Päkkilä, Seinäjoki.
ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (29-31 October 2008).

Kalevi Pohjala, Counsellor of Education, National Board of Education, Helsinki.
ECML projects:
- ECML Conference 2011.
- 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).
- 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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Coordinators and team members of training and consultancy events

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

Marita Härmälä, Finnish Education Evaluation Centre.
ECML training and consultancy: "Language of schooling in subject learning" (team member).

Katri Kuukka, Counsellor of education, Finnish National Agency for Education.
ECML 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".

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This section provides a list of experts who have been or are involved in ECML activities. The ECML has obtained permission from each of the experts listed to publish their data in this section.

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

Associate partners

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

Coordinators and team members of training and consultancy events