2023-24
Kolehmainen, Maarit
The School of Jupperi, Espoo
Host Institute: Vanderbilt University, TN
Research Project: Culturally Responsive Foreign Language Teaching in a Finnish Elementary School
Niskanen, Heidi
Juhani Aho School, Iisalmi
University of Rochester, NY
Research Project: Re-Centering Teaching: Becoming an Autonomy-Supportive Teacher
2022-23
Aarnio, Anu
Jätkäsaari Comprehensive School, Helsinki
Host Institute: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
Inquiry Project: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching: How to See the Students and Build Relationships
Ojala, Anna-Mari
Viikki Teacher Training School, Helsinki
Host Institute: Arizona State University, AZ
Inquiry Project: Project-Based Learning: Challenging High-Achievers and Building Transversal Competences
2021-2022
Rautavirta Mari
Salpakankaan Koulu, Hollola
Host Institute: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana
Inquiry Project: Integration/inclusion of children with special needs in the age group from 6 to 8 years
Sipola Jenni
Vierumäen Koulu, Vantaa
Host Institute: Arizona State University, Tempe
Inquiry Project: Implementing STEAM education
2019-2020
Kae Tuija
Sotunki Upper Secondary School and Distance Learning Centre, Vantaa
Host Institute: Syracuse University, New York
Inquiry Project: How to Use the ADDIE Model for an Online American Culture Course Design and Development
Vähäkuopus Mika
Oulu University Teacher Training School
Host Institute: Arizona State University, Tempe
Inquiry Project: Flipped Classroom as a Method in ESL - a Way to Make Learners More Self-Directed and to Facilitate Differentiated Instruction
2018-2019
Kangas Annaleena
Gradia
Host Institute: Arizona State University, Tempe
Inquiry Project: Supporting Students to Learn How to Learn Through Self-Regulated and Self-Directed Learning
Kaverma-Soukko Elina
Käpylä comprehensive school
Host Institute: Arizona State University, Tempe
Inquiry Project: Invitation to Learn – Integrating Maker Movement into Handicrafts
2017-2018
Heimonen, Emilia
Nummen yhtenäiskoulu comprehensive school
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Inquiry Project: Inclusion of LGBTQ+ students in American schools
Leinonen, Sanna
Ylöjärvi Upper Secondary School
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Inquiry Project: Collaborative Teaching and Learning in High School; Changing the Focus from Teaching to Learning
2016-2017
Heikkilä, Maija
Tervakosken yhteiskoulu comprehensive school
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Inquiry Project: Introducing U.S. History, Language and Culture through Student-Centered Methods in ESL Classroom
Soininen, Susanna
Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio upper secondary school
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Inquiry Project: Historical Thinking and Understanding the Use of Primary Sources in History Teaching and Learning
2015-2016
Mykrä, Tarja
Mercuria Business College, Vantaa
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Inquiry Project: Learner Centered Teaching Methods: A Toolkit for Secondary Education Teachers
Pohtola, Taru
Martinlaakso High School, Vantaa
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Inquiry Project: Differentiating Instruction in EFL Classrooms in Secondary Education
2014-2015
Granat, Petteri
Vaskivuori High School, Vantaa
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington
Capstone Project: Cooperation with an American School and Material (Printed/Online) for a Multidisciplinary Class
Wewer, Taina
Teacher Training School of Turku University
Host Institute: Indiana University, Bloomington
Capstone Project: Academic Language in Basic Education: Raising Awareness of Subject-Specific Literacies
2013-2014
Kallio, Maija
Tiirsimaan koulu, Lahti
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
Capstone Project: Learning from Each Other in Health and P.E. Education Teaching in Finland and the U.S.
Rahikka, Mikko
Helsingin yhteislyseo
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
Ritvanen, Inka
Myllypuron ylä-aste, Helsinki
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
2012-2013
Semi, Leena
Joensuun normaalikoulu
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
Sola, Elina
Lielahden koulu, Tampere
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
Sydänmaanlakka, Marianna
Sotungin lukio, Vantaa
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
2011-2012
Kast, Elina
Oulun seudun ammattiopisto
Host Institute: University of Maryland,College Park
2010-2011
Kauppinen, Eija
Opetushallitus
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
Capstone Project: Comparing the Conceptualization of Learning in the United States and Finland
Korhonen, Mikko
Mikkelin Lyseon lukio
Host Institute: University of Maryland, College Park
Capstone Project: Physics Toys
2009-2010
Karvinen, Merja
Pohjois-Karjalan Ammattiopisto, Outokumpu
Host Institute: Vanderbilt Peabody College
Capstone Project: Media Workshop for Educators
Ranta-Nilkku, Sanna
Omnia ammattiopisto, Espoo
Host Institute: Vanderbilt Peabody College
Capstone Project: Authentic practices to teach English as a foreign language at secondary level business schools
