Research project Literacy and science in multicultural schools (LISMUS)

LISMUS is a research project that started in 2018 and studies the use of language and communication in science related education in culturally diverse schools. The goal of this project is new knowledge about children's learning in various learning environments. The focus is on the role of language and communication in shaping belonging and a profound understanding of the world.

By linking theoretical and analytical frameworks from both language education and science education, we create new insights about the learner's sensitivities and understanding. Simultaneously, we study the communication and interaction in multilingual settings. The empirical studies have hitherto taken place in primary schools in Finland and Sweden. These studies include observation in classrooms and other learning contexts, interviews and discussions with teachers and pupils, and analyses of various learning materials.