Sonja Laitila

Hi! I'm a doctoral researcher with a focus on early childhood education. I am part of the Child and Learning Ecologies research group. My main research interests include play, play-based pedagogy, and adult-child interaction. I'm passionate about understanding how these elements contribute to a child's engagement and learning. In my doctoral dissertation, I am examining children’s engagement in language learning through play pedagogy. I'm excited to explore new ways of supporting children through meaningful play experiences.