Riikka Sirkko
PhD
University lecturer of special education, Coordinator of open univeristy / special education
inclusive educatio, special education, teacher education
Teachers, Teaching and Educational Communities
Faculty of Education and Psychology
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Special education, inclusion and issues related to the development of inclusive schools are close to my heart. I am also interested in learning for pupils with intellectual disabilities and in augmentative and alternative communication methods. In my dissertation, I am investigating how co-teaching can be used to promote inclusion in schools. I am a member of research groups Diversity in Education (DivE) and SpEdu (Special education)
Research interests
- inclusive education
- special education
- co-teaching
- alternative communication methods
- teaching students with disabilities
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