Research projects
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Family-school cooperation in multicultural schools: A missing piece in teacher education in Norway
I am excited to share my recent publication in Pedagogy, Culture & Society. The article, titled Family-school cooperation in multicultural schools: A missing piece in teacher education in Norway, was written in collaboration with my friend and colleague Vander Tavares. Based on a critical multicultural perspective, this article examines the experiences and perspectives of twelve Continue reading
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Sustaining the ethos of togetherness in multicultural schools in Denmark
Today, Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research published my article titled Sustaining the Ethos of Togetherness in Multicultural Schools in Denmark: Student teachers’ reflections and experiences. The data were derived from fourteen individual interviews with Danish student teachers who were in the final year of their educational journey through teacher education at the time of the Continue reading
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Vind, hav, sol og læreruddannelseskonference!
I have recently returned from the biannual Nordisk læreruddannelseskonference [Nordic Conference on Teacher Education], hosted this year by University College SYD in Esbjerg, Denmark. Researchers from across all Nordic countries presented their current research, focusing on the conference’s main theme: Democratic Learning. It was an excellent opportunity to engage with many colleagues and establish new Continue reading
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But life goes on: Drama classes, Ukrainian refugees, and Icelandic language learning
I am pleased to announce the publication of an article titled But life goes on: Drama classes, Ukrainian refugees, and Icelandic language learning in Literacy, the official journal of the United Kingdom Literacy Association. This article, authored in collaboration with my friend and colleague, Dr. Vander Tavares, explores the relationship between additional language (L2) literacy 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 Practices for Newly Arrived Migrant Students. This event showcased several current research projects from the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy at Inland Norway University Continue reading
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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 which I examine the perspectives of Danish student teachers regarding existing prejudices in multicultural schools in Denmark. The central research question addressed in my chapter Continue reading
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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 ten Icelandic student teachers who had completed most courses included in the programme, as well as the on-site training, and planned to graduate within one Continue reading
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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 research questions: The article is published open access (free to everyone to read and download)! ABSTRACT This paper explores and compares student teachers’ experiences and 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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Fra teori til praksis: Lærerstudenters møte med språklig mangfold i norsk grunnskole
*ENGLISH BELOW* Jeg har gleden av å dele min nyeste artikkel, skrevet sammen med min kollega og venn Marianne Eek, førsteamanuensis ved Universitetet i Innlandet. Artikkelen heter Fra teori til… Click here to read more
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Between asset and deficit, a proxy to race and existing in the other
Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well during the busy start of the new academic year. I am proud to share my latest publication, co-authored with my colleague and… Click here to read more
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Navigating the everydayness of raciolinguistic ideologies as a minoritized language teacher in Iceland
Hello everyone! I hope you are having a pleasant summer and taking the opportunity to recharge before the upcoming academic year. I am pleased to share my latest publication, co-authored… Click here to read more
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Who’s Afraid of Education?
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share my latest publication, titled Who’s Afraid of Education? An Ethnodrama in Four Acts in the Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education (NJCIE). This piece… Click here to read more
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Preparing for cultural and linguistic diversity in Norwegian compulsory schools
Hello everyone! I hope that you are doing well during this busy period at the start of the new year. The beginning of a new year often brings a mix… Click here to read more
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