IDEM Project Manager & Lecturer of English at Aalto University, Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Instruction, and Communication (CLIC) at the University of Helsinki
Greetings from the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) SIG 15 Conference! EARLI SIG 15 is an international scientific research interest group that brings together early career and established researchers and other stakeholders from across the globe interested in the education and inclusion of individuals with special educational needs (SEN) of all ages. Through scientific discussions, collaboration, and exchanging research outcomes, SIG15 aims to further the understanding of those with SEN and to improve learning, instruction in a broad range of settings, and inclusion for individuals with SEN so that they may realize their full potential in society. From 2-4 September the EARLI SIG15 met in Valencia, Spain, with the appealing theme of ‘Neurodiversity in Education: Research and Practice’. This conference enabled researchers and practitioners to reflect robustly and collaboratively on the neurodiversity perspective adopted in education by discussing questions such as: Is the neurodiversity perspective a useful epistemological framework?; What is the purpose of depathologizing neurodivergence?; Is this new perspective applicable to all individuals within the neurodiverse spectrum in education? "Neurodivergence" is a non-medical term that describes individuals whose brain develops or works differently from what is considered “neurotypical”. This term emphasizes the fact that the human brain has natural variations in the way it processes information. This approach recognizes conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, or deafness as facets of human neurodiversity. Hence, through the neurodivergent lens, the educational approach towards students with these conditions, both in research and practice, emphasizes their strengths rather than their limitations. I'm thankful for this great opportunity to engage in these discussions and others, network with researchers and practitioners from around the globe, and present the first study of my PhD work, which explores the role of self-determination (competence, autonomy, relatedness) in enhancing neurodivergent higher education students’ study engagement! #European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) #neurodiversity #inclusivehighereducation
Professor (Special Education) at University of Helsinki
3moIt was great to have you Hanna Liisa joining the conference and present your work with an important, interesting and clear poster presentation. I hope you will be a member to EARLI SIG 15 and we will meet you again in members meetings.