Laura Kanto
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General description
My research focuses in particular on the acquisition and development of sign language in children and on the learning of sign language as a foreign language in adults. My research also focuses on the themes of bilingualism and multilingualism in children's language acquisition and in the field of education and teaching. In my research, I have developed a range of web-based assessment and learning materials for the assessment and teaching of children's sign language. The knowledge gained through my research broadens our understanding of children's language development, language acquisition and learning.
Active JYU affiliations
- Department of Language and Communication Studies, Academy Research Fellow
- Department of Language and Communication Studies (University of Jyväskylä), Senior Lecturer, Inactive
Fields of science
Follow-up groups
Projects as Principal investigator
- Aspects of Children’s Finnish Sign Language Development and Learning
- Research Council of Finland
- VIKKE teaching - Development of research-based teaching materials and education practices in Finnish Sign Language
- Ministry of Education and Culture
- VIKKE viittomakielisten lasten kielellisen kehityksen arviointi, kartoitus ja tukitoimenpiteet
- Ministry of Education and Culture
Publications and other outputs
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