Publications (selected)
Journal articles (ref.)
- Tūtlys, V., Buligina, I., Dzelme, J., Gedvilienė, G., Loogma, K., Sloka, B., Tikkanen, T. I., Tora, G., Vaitkutė, L., Valjataga; T., & Ümarik, M. (2022). VET ecosystems and labour market integration of at-risk youth in the Baltic countries: implications of Baltic neoliberalism. Education + Training, vol. 64(2), 190-213. DOI 10.1108/ET-09-2021-0349
- Amdam, S., Kobberstad, L. R., & Tikkanen, T. I. (2022). Professional digital competence in strategy and management: A case study of three teacher education programs in Norway. Nordic Journal of Digital Literacy, 17(1):16-30. DOI: 10.18261/njdl.17.1.2
- Tikkanen, T., Hovdhaugen, E. & Støren L-A. (2018). Special Issue Editorial: Work-related training and workplace learning: Nordic perspectives and European comparisons. International Journal of Lifelong Education, Volume 37, Issue 5, Pp. 523-526. DOI: 10.1080/02601370.2018.1554721.
- Tikkanen, T. & Nissinen, K. (2018). Drivers of job-related learning among low-educated employees in the Nordic countries. International Journal of Lifelong Education, Volume 37, Issue 5, Pp. 615-632. DOI: 10.1080/02601370.2018.1554720.
- Sutherland Olsen, D. & Tikkanen, T. (2018). The developing field of workplace learning and the contribution of PIAAC. International Journal of Lifelong Education. Volume 37, Issue 5, Pp. 546-559. DOI: 10.1080/02601370.2018.1497720.
- Tikkanen, T. (2017). Problem-solving skills, skills needs and participation in lifelong learning in technology-intensive work in the Nordic countries. Contemporary Journal of Education, vol 68(134), issue 4, pp. 110-128.
- Sortland, Merete Økland; Tikkanen, Tarja Irene; Heggen, Marianne Presthus; Holter, Kari; Langholm, Guri; Broström, Stig; Bollingberg, Karen; Damgaard, Birgitte; Frøkjær, Thorleif; Gustavsson, Laila; Ladstein, Sigve; Nappen, Kari Grutle; Nordahl, Kristín; Harju-Luukkainen, Heidi; Staffans, Eva; Thulin, Susanne (2017). Kvalitet i barnehagelærerutdanning i naturvitenskap: En fellesnordisk studiemodul. Nordina: Nordic studies in science education, 13(1), 97-111.
- Tikkanen, T. & Nissinen, K. (2016). Participation in job-related lifelong learning among high-educated employees in the Nordic countries. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 35(3), 216-234. DOI:10.1080/02601370.2016.1165749. Published online 28. March, 2016.
- Isopahkala-Bouret, U., Paloniemi, S., Tikkanen, T., Gudmundsson, .B., Hansen, L. E., Randle, H. & Sandvik, J. 2012. ”Hyvät käytännöt ovat hyviä iästä riippumatta!”. Työmarkkinajärjestöjen ikääntyviä työntekijöitä koskevan politiikan ja käytäntöjen vertailu. Aikuiskasvatus, 32(3), 221-224.
- Tikkanen, T., Guðmundsson, B., Hansen, L.E., Paloniemi, S., Isopahkala-Bouret, U., Randle, H. & Sandvik, J. 2012 Social partners: out with early exit, in with learning and career development for senior employees?, Sociologia del lavoro, n. 125, pp. 99-117. Link to the article.
- Tikkanen, T. 2009. New opportunities and old challenges for older employees? LLinE Lifelong Learning in Europe, 14(2), 96-101.
- Tikkanen, T. 2005. Reconciling learning, human resource development and wellbeing in the workplace. British Journal of Occupational Learning, 3(1), 33-54.
- Tikkanen, T. 2002. Learning at work in technology intensive environments. Journal of Workplace Learning, 14(3), 88-97.
- Parkatti, T., Tikkanen, T. & Kauppi, M. 2002. Ikääntyvän työntekijän työssäjaksaminen: työnkehittämisohjelma ja sen vaikuttavuus [Mature employees and well being at work: job development programme and its impact]. Gerontologia 16 (2), 74-81. [In Finnish]
- Parkatti, T., Kauppi, M. & Tikkanen, T. 2000. Age, health and competence in working life. Education and Ageing 15 (1), 11-22.
- Tikkanen, T. 1998. The age-participation relationship revised. Adult Education Quarterly 49(1), 15-27.
- Tikkanen, T., Paloniemi, S. & Penttinen, A. 1997. Ikääntyvien työntekijöiden koulutuskiinnostus ja aikuiskoulutukseen osallistuminen [Training motivation and participation in adult education among 45+ workers]. Gerontologia 11(2), 133-144. [In Finnish]
- Tikkanen, T., Valkeavaara, T. & Lunde, Å. 1996. Ikääntyvä työväestö ja elinikäinen oppiminen: Organisaation näkökulma. Gerontologia 10(4), 252-261. [In Finnish]
- Tikkanen, T., Valkeavaara, T. & Lunde, Å. 1996. Ageing work force and life-long learning: an organizational perspective. Education and Ageing 11(2), 100-114.
- Tikkanen, T. 1995. Ansiotyöhalukkuus eläkkeellesiirtymisprosessissa [Work motivation during late career]. Gerontologia 9(2), 114-124. [In Finnish].
- Tikkanen, T., Ruth, J.-E. & Kuusinen, J. 1994. Ikääntyvien opiskelu ja koulutus [Learning and training motivation among experienced employees]. Aikuiskasvatus [Adult Education] 14(2), 113-121. [In Finnish]
- Tikkanen, T. 1990. Education and later life. Adult Education in Finland 27(2), 29-34.
- Tikkanen, T. & Kuusinen, J. 1989. Eläkkeelle valmennus elinikäisen oppimisen ja jatkuvan koulutuksen osana. Kasvatus [Education] 20(3), 297-305. [In Finnish]
Articles in books (ref.)
- Tikkanen, T. (2017). A Small Step Strategy to Boost Integration of Digital Technology in Learning and Teaching at an Upper-Secondary School. In E. Elstad (Ed.) Digital Expectations and Experiences in Education. Sense Publishers. ISBN 9789463006460. s. 117-135.
- Tikkanen, T. (2016). Nordic countries. In B. Findsen & M. Formosa (Eds.) (2015) International Perspectives on Older Adult Education: Research, Policies and Practice. Lifelong Learning Book Ser. 22. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-24937-7. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-24939-1.
- Tikkanen, T. (2014) Lifelong learning and skills development in the context of innovation performance: An international comparison. In B. Schmidt-Hertha, S. Jelenc Krašovec & M. Formosa (Eds.), Learning across generations: Contemporary issues in older adult education (pp. 95-120). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
- Tikkanen, T. & Billett, S. (2014). Older professionals, learning and practice. In S. Billett, C. Harteis & H. Gruber (Eds.) The Springer International Handbook of Research in Professional and Practice-based Learning (pp. 1125-1160). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.
- Tikkanen, T. (2011). Innovation capability and productivity: what has demographic change to do with it? In S. Jeschke, I. Isenhardt, F. Hees & S. Trantow (Eds.), Enabling Innovation. Innovative Capability - German and International Views (pp. 249-266). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.
- Tikkanen, T. (2011). Innovation capability and productivity: what has demographic change to do with it? S. Jeschke, I. Isenhardt, F. Hees & S. Trantow (Hg.), Enabling Innovation. Innovationsfähigkeit - deutsche und internationale Perspektiven (pp. 265-284). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.
Edited books & journals
- Tikkanen, T., Hovdhaugen, E. & Støren L-A. (2018). Special Issue Editorial: Work-related training and workplace learning: Nordic perspectives and European comparisons. International Journal of Lifelong Education, Volume 37, Issue 5, Pp. 523-526. DOI: 10.1080/02601370.2018.1554721.
- Tikkanen, T. 2011. From managing a problem to capitalizing on talent and experience of older workers: Editorial. The International Journal of Human Resources Management (IJHRM). Special issue on changing workforce demographics and ageing workers. Guest Editor. Apr2011, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p1217-1220.
- Tikkanen, T. & Nyhan, B. (Eds.) 2008. Innovative learning measures for older workers. Cedefop Panorama-series 159. Luxembourg: EUR-OP.
- Tikkanen, T. & Nyhan, B. (Eds.) 2006. Promoting lifelong learning for older workers – an international overview. Cedefop Reference Series 65. Luxembourg: EUR-OP. 270 pages.
Articles in books (ref.)
- Tikkanen, T. (2017). A Small Step Strategy to Boost Integration of Digital Technology in Learning and Teaching at an Upper-Secondary School. In E. Elstad (Ed.) Digital Expectations and Experiences in Education. Sense Publishers. ISBN 9789463006460. s. 117-135.
- Tikkanen, T. (2016). Nordic countries. In B. Findsen & M. Formosa (Eds.) (2015) International Perspectives on Older Adult Education: Research, Policies and Practice. Lifelong Learning Book Ser. 22. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-24937-7. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-24939-1.
- Tikkanen, T. (2014) Lifelong learning and skills development in the context of innovation performance: An international comparison. In B. Schmidt-Hertha, S. Jelenc Krašovec & M. Formosa (Eds.), Learning across generations: Contemporary issues in older adult education (pp. 95-120). Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
- Tikkanen, T. & Billett, S. (2014). Older professionals, learning and practice. In S. Billett, C. Harteis & H. Gruber (Eds.) The Springer International Handbook of Research in Professional and Practice-based Learning (pp. 1125-1160). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.
- Tikkanen, T. (2011). Innovation capability and productivity: what has demographic change to do with it? In S. Jeschke, I. Isenhardt, F. Hees & S. Trantow (Eds.), Enabling Innovation. Innovative Capability - German and International Views (pp. 249-266). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.
- Tikkanen, T. (2011). Innovation capability and productivity: what has demographic change to do with it? S. Jeschke, I. Isenhardt, F. Hees & S. Trantow (Hg.), Enabling Innovation. Innovationsfähigkeit - deutsche und internationale Perspektiven (pp. 265-284). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.
- Tikkanen, T. (2009). The learning society as a greying society: Perspectives for older workers and lifelong learning. In: Cedefop (ed.) Modernising vocational education and training. Fourth report on vocational training research in Europe: background report. (Vol 2.) Luxembourg: Publication Office (Cedefop reference series), pp. 194-238. ISBN 978-92-896-0527-4. - Available on Internet as working document: http://www.trainingvillage.gr/etv/Projects_Networks/ResearchLab/forthcoming.asp [cited 8.2.2008].
- Tikkanen, T. & Nyhan, B. (2008). Introduction: Innovative learning measures for older workers. In T. Tikkanen & B. Nyhan (Eds.) Innovative learning measures for older workers. Cedefop. Luxembourg: EUR-OP, pp. 5-12.
- Tikkanen, T. (2006). The lifelong learning debate and older workers. In T. Tikkanen & B. Nyhan (Eds.) Promoting lifelong learning for older workers. An international overview. Cedefop Reference Series 65. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, pp. 18-47.
- Tikkanen, T & Nyhan, B. (2006). Introduction: promoting age-friendly work and learning policies. In T. Tikkanen & B. Nyhan (Eds.) Promoting lifelong learning for older workers. An international overview. Cedefop Reference Series 65. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, pp. 9-16. - ISBN 92-896-0394-1.
- Tikkanen, T. (2000).Experiencing the changes brought by IT and their consequences in SMEs. In S. Tøsse et al. (Editorial Committee) Reforms and policy. Adult education in Nordic countries, Trondheim: Tapir, pp. 161-182.
- Tikkanen, T. & Kujala, S. (2000). Pk-yritysten ikääntyvät työntekijät ja koulutus. [Training and mature workers in SMEs] In P. Sallila (Ed.) Oppiminen ja ikääntyminen. [Learning and ageing] Aikuiskasvatuksen 41. Vuosikirja. Kansanvalistusseura ja Aikuiskasvatuksen tutkimusseura, pp. 73-97. [In Finnish] ISBN 951-692-479-4 [2. Edition in 2001; 3. Edition in 2006]
- Tikkanen, T. & Kuusinen, J. (1994). If I had my life to live over. In E. Heikkinen, I. Ruoppila & J. Kuusinen (Eds.) Preparation for Aging. Plenum Press, pp. 79-86.
Conference publications in proceedings
- Saarela, M., Santonen, T. & Tikkanen, T. 2013. Co-creation of innovation between higher education students and actors in public, private and the third sector. In proceedings to the HELIX Conference 2013 – Innovative Practices in Work, Organization and Regional Development – Problems and Prospects. Linköping University in cooperation with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, et al. Linköping, Sweden June 12-14, 2013.
- Tikkanen, T. 2008. Weiterbildung von älteren Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmern: Die Reintegration von Älteren in Betriebe. In Proceedings of the International Conference on "The Future of Continuing Education". Bundesministerium fur Bildung und Forschung. Ahlen, Germany, November 6-7, 2007, p. 66.
- Tikkanen, T. 2008. Increasing employment of older workers through lifelong learning. Presentation of the country report from Norway to the Mutual Learning Programme of the European Employment Strategy. Peer review: Increasing employment of older workers through lifelong learning. Iceland, 10-11. December 2007. With the support from the European Commission-DG EMPL. Available at: http://pdf.mutual-learning-employment.net/pdf/IS07/Norway_IS07.pdf
- Tikkanen, T. 2008. Förderung der Aus- und Weiterbildung für ältere Erwerbstätige mit geringem Bildungsniveau. „Erfolgreiche Unterstützung benachteiligter Zielgruppen in Europa“. Dokumentation der Fachkonferenz am 27.-28. September 2007 in Frankfurt am Main: „motivieren, finanzieren, profitieren: Aktuelle Trends in der Finanzierung beruflicher Weiterbildung in Europa“. Forschungsinstitut für Bildungs- und Sozialökonomie & BMBF, Deutschland.
- Tikkanen, T. 2005. Teachers – The professionals in formal learning as practitioners in informal workplace learning. In P. Hager & G. Hawke (Eds.) Conference Papers: 4th International Conference on Researching Work and Learning, 11-14. December 2005, Sydney, Australia. http://www.projects.education.uts.edu.au/RWL4/conf_results.lasso
- Tikkanen, T. 2004. Reconciling Learning, Human Resource Development and Wellbeing in The Workplace. A paper presented at the 5th Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe. 27-28 May 2004, Limerick, Ireland. Proceedings available on a CD-ROM.
- Tikkanen, T. 2003. Management’s and employees’ views on learning culture in SMEs: A cross-national comparison. In Proceedings to the 3rd Conference on Researching Work and Learning “Work and Lifelong Learning in Different Contexts”, Book III: Theme 5: Learning communities, pp. 178-187.
- Tikkanen, T. 2002. Learning interventions in small and medium sized companies. A paper presented at the 3rd Conference on HRD Research and Practice Across Europe. 25-26 January 2002, Edinburgh, UK. Proceedings available on a CD-ROM.
- Tikkanen, T. 2001. Learning at work in technology intensive environments. In Proceedings to the II Int’l Conference on Researching Work and Learning. 26.-28.7.2001. Faculty of Continuing Education, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, pp. 493-500.
- Paloniemi, S. & Tikkanen, T. 2001. Victims of ageist attitudes – But how do the older workers themselves view their competence? In Broncano, M. C., Salling Olsen, H. & Puch Cisneros, A. (Eds.) Educación y Formación de Personas Adultas y Trabajo/Adult Education and the Labour Market. Xàtiva: ESREA & Dialogos, pp. 189-197.
- Tikkanen, T. 1999. Education and training for older workers. In Proceedings from a Conference on Active Strategies for an Ageing Workforce. Research and Development Centre, Social Insurance Institution, Turku, Finland. Ch. 23.
- Tikkanen, T. 1998. Compendium of contact persons and reference material on adult learning (Appendix I). In Conference proceedings: How Adults Learn. OECD & US Department of Education. Washington, DC, USA, April 6-8, 1998. Available in ERIC Database at ED433446. (Ref. http://www.ed.gov/pubs/HowAdultsLearn/index.html)
- Tikkanen, T. & Kuusinen, J. 1993. Retirement and retirement preparation. In J. Ilmarinen (Ed.) Aging and Work. International Scientific Symposium on Aging and Work. Proceedings 4. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health & International Commission on Occupational Health, pp. 186-194.