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Summer in Kraków (Poland)
I spent this July in Kraków, attending a Polish language summer school at Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. Apart from the language program, I also participated in classes on Polish culture and literature, which turned out to be truly amazing and fascinating. Throughout all the classes, Continue reading
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Navigating the complexity of theory: Exploring Icelandic student teachers’ perspectives on supporting cultural and linguistic diversity in compulsory schooling
I am excited to announce the publication of a new article! The article reports on the findings obtained from conducting qualitative individual interviews with ten Icelandic Master’s students who have completed the on-site schoolteacher training and have relevant work experience from compulsory schools in Iceland. During the interviews, the participants got an opportunity to reflect Continue reading
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Two papers accepted for publication
A book chapter entitled “We have three common enemies…”: Student teachers’ perspectives on existing prejudice in Danish multicultural schools has been accepted for publication in Challenges and Opportunities Facing Diversity in Nordic Education. The book will be published later this year and will be open-access! An article entitled Language policies and multilingual practices in Icelandic preschools Continue reading
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Open Course for Pre- and In-service Teachers
Welcome to a new open course on multicultural education for pre- and in-service teachers! Through a combination of readings, videos, and assignments, participants will explore topics such as dimensions of multicultural education, critical multiculturalism, privilege and power, and cultural responsive/relevant/sustaining pedagogy. Whether you are a teacher just starting out or a seasoned veteran looking to Continue reading
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The place of multicultural education in legal acts concerning teacher education in Norway
I am excited to announce the publication of a new article! It explores the place of multicultural education in legal acts concerning teacher education in Norway. Whether you are a researcher, student, or practitioner in the field of multicultural education, I believe that this article will be a valuable resource for you. So why not Continue reading
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Network meeting in Copenhagen
Right before Christmas holidays I participated in a productive network meeting in Copenhagen with colleagues from University of Gothenburg, University of Iceland, Aarhus University, Bath Spa University, and Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. We gathered to discuss important issues related to migration and youth identities in Northern Europe. One of the key topics on Continue reading
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Busy beginning of the year: Publications and collaborative work
Happy February to Everyone! The beginning of this year has been exceptionally busy and productive. On the 19th of January, I hosted a research seminar titled Multilingualism and Inclusion: Shaping Educational… Click here to read more
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“We have three common enemies”: Student teachers’ perspectives on existing prejudice in Danish multicultural schools.
A few days ago, I received a copy of the book titled Critical and Creative Engagements with Diversity in Nordic Education. In this volume, I have contributed a chapter in… Click here to read more
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Reception of newly arrived immigrant schoolchildren in Iceland
Yesterday Education Inquiry published my article titled Reception of newly arrived immigrant schoolchildren in Iceland: Exploring challenges and dilemmas concerning teaching and assessment practices. The participants in the study were… Click here to read more
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Conference on Multilingualism in Families and Schools. Reykjavík. Iceland
On Thursday, the 21st of September, the research group Language Policies and Practices, to which I am affiliated, organised a highly successful conference on multilingualism in families and schools. The… Click here to read more
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Culturally responsive assessment in compulsory schooling in Denmark and Iceland – An illusion or a reality?
Today Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education published my article which explores and compares Danish and Icelandic student teachers perspectives on culturally responsive assessment. The article answers the following… Click here to read more
Artëm Ingmar Benediktsson 