Marja-Leena Juntunen
- Professor, research studies, Music education, Sibelius Academy
- +358407104292
- marja-leena.juntunen@uniarts.fi
Publications in the research database (103)
Introduction
I am a professor of music education in the music teacher education programme at the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, teaching research and pedagogy and supervising masters and doctoral students. I have worked in music teacher education since 1994, as a lecturer and researcher, and since 2014 as a professor.
The central theme of my research in music education is embodiment, particularly in the integration of music and movement. I have approached embodiment in the light of Merleau-Ponty's phenomenological philosophy. Other areas of my research include equality, interdisciplinarity, music teaching, learning, and assessment, visions of teaching, and the recent history of music education, among others. My research has focused on music education at different levels and in different contexts. My publications (100+) include peer-reviewed journal articles, edited volumes, book chapters, and textbooks. I have also served as a guest editor-in-chief, editorial board member, and reviewer for numerous academic journals.
I am actively involved in public debate and policy processes concerning music education. I am a member of the Teacher Education Forum and frequently serve as an expert in projects led by the Finnish National Agency for Education.