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

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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