Educational Research in the Arts
Our research in cERAda is connected to topical social themes, such as democracy, equality, social responsibility and well-being.
Introduction
cERAda is a research center established in 2013, now operating as a network. Our research focuses on art education and pedagogy, higher education in the arts, and professionalism within the artistic fields. Our perspectives are linked to current societal themes such as democracy, equality, inclusivity, responsibility, and well-being.
Contact information
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Eeva Anttila
Professor, Master's Degree Programme in Dance Pedagogy, Theatre Academy+358405858415eeva.anttila@uniarts.fi -
Heidi Westerlund
Professor, music education, doctoral education, MuTri Doctoral School, Sibelius Academy+358505015622heidi.westerlund@uniarts.fi
Permanent researchers
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Tuulikki Laes
- University Researcher, Tutkimusinstituutti, Research Institute
Part-time teacher, MuTri Doctoral School, Sibelius Academy - +358407104373
- tuulikki.laes@uniarts.fi
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Kai Lehikoinen
- University Researcher, Tutkimusinstituutti, Research Institute
- +358504390517
- kai.lehikoinen@uniarts.fi
Fixed-term researchers
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Taru Koivisto
- Post Doc Researcher, Tutkimusinstituutti, Research Institute
Part-time teacher, Global music, Sibelius Academy - taru.koivisto@uniarts.fi
Affiliated researchers
Docents
On-going research projects
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Embodied Language Learning through the Arts (ELLA)
ELLA is a research project (2021-2024) funded by Kone foundation which investigates how embodied language learning through the arts may generate substantial change within communities.
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Kreativ personcentrerad vårdkonst project
The project intends to develop, implement and evaluate a creative, person-centered approach as well as enhance cultural and artistic practices in vocational education and geriatric care in order to change the care culture in Swedish Finland in the long term.
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The Observatory for Arts and Cultural Education, Finland
The project seeks to reinforce the equal accessibility and effectiveness of arts and cultural education and to improve the social status and appreciation of the field.
Collaboration projects with Cerada
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Music education, professionalism and eco-politics
The project identifies new alternative ways of implementing arts education that are environmentally responsible, socially engaged and forward-looking.
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Transition pathways towards gender inclusion in the changing musical landscapes of Nepal (amplifyHer)
The project’s interdisciplinary research aims to enhance systemic understanding of how gender equality can be promoted in Nepal’s evolving music culture.
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Performing the Political: Public Pedagogy in Higher Music Education
The project aims to expand the notion of the political in music professionalism by advancing eco-artistic imagination and transformative systems thinking within higher music education.
Finished research projects
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Embodied Language Learning through the Arts (ELLA)
ELLA is a research project (2021-2024) funded by Kone foundation which investigates how embodied language learning through the arts may generate substantial change within communities.
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Music for social impact: practitioners’ contexts, work, and beliefs
The research project aims to examine the growing number of participatory music-making activities being offered to marginilized groups.
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Fast45
FAST45 investigates alternative futures for institutions of higher arts education in Europe.
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The Arts as Public Service: Strategic Steps towards Equality (ArtsEqual)
The research initiative funded by the Academy of Finland’s Strategic Research Council (2015 – 2021) explores how the arts can meet the social challenges of the 2020s.
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Rethinking Music Performance in European Higher Education Music Institutions (REACT)
REACT will mobilise a knowledge-creating international cooperative network to develop a new pedagogical model for higher education institutions and to help musicians meet the challenges of working life.
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The Transformative Politics of Music Education in an Aging Society
This research project (2019-2022) by Tuulikki Laes explores music learning and performing as ways of promoting ageing identities.
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Global Visions Through Mobilizing Networks: Co-Developing Intercultural Music Teacher Education in Finland, Israel and Nepal
The research project funded by the Academy of Finland (2015 – 2020) creates an international network of music teacher educators and a hybrid space for reflection and planning.
