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Natural Science, Mathematics and Society
Mathematics and Society
The Department of Natural Science, Mathematics and Society conducts research and development and trains science teachers in mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, technology and geography. The department’s interest is focused on teaching and learning from various cultural and social perspectives.
Education at Natural Science, Mathematics and Society
The department's goal is to train teachers who have the ability to offer students from preschool to upper-secondary level increased knowledge in the fields of natural science, mathematics, technology and geography. Our courses and study programmes also place a great deal of emphasis on lifelong learning.
Four main subject areas
The education we offer is intended to increase knowledge of teaching and learning in natural sciences and mathematics from preschool to upper-secondary level. The department conducts study programmes and freestanding courses in the following subjects:
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
We also offer a number of courses for professional development within the Lärarlyftet programme for teachers wishing to supplement their teaching certificate.
Collaboration to develop mathematics teaching and social participation
The Department of Natural Science, Mathematics and Society develops knowledge about how the study of mathematics, science and social science, and the intersection of these fields, can contribute increased opportunities for social participation and development.
Most of the department’s work in its various subject areas takes place within the framework of teacher training, which also includes work placements (VFU) and state and municipal assignments.
Through projects and partnerships, nationally and internationally, we collaborate with schools and higher education institutions to develop mathematics teaching.
We are also a member of the Regional Development Centre.
Research at Natural Science, Mathematics and Society
The department's research is largely conducted in the fields of science didactics and mathematics didactics.
SISEME research group
Research focuses on teaching and teacher training in mathematics, science, geography and technology in preschools and schools, adopting cultural and social perspectives to teaching, learning and assessing.
The department conducts active seminar activities through Studies in Science, Environmental and Mathematics Education (SISEME), which gathers the department’s researchers, doctoral students and lecturers.
SISEME research focuses on science education, sustainable development and mathematics in preschools, schools and teacher training. The research conducted in this environment adopts cultural, social and practical perspectives on knowledge, teaching and learning in these subjects.
Research subjects
Researchers, publications and research projects
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Staff
Christian Andersson - Doctoral student
christian.hans.andersson@mau.se -
Staff
Vildana Basic - Doctoral student
vildana.basic@mau.se -
Staff
Peter Bengtsson - Senior lecturer
peter.bengtsson@mau.se -
SBStaff
Sanne Björklund - Doctoral student
sanne.bjorklund@mau.se -
LBStaff
Lisa Björklund Boistrup - Professor
lisa.bjorklund.boistrup@mau.se -
ACStaff
Anna Chronaki - Professor
anna.chronaki@mau.se -
Staff
Paul Clucas - Doctoral student
paul.clucas@mau.se -
JDStaff
Jonas Dahl - Lecturer
jonas.dahl@mau.se -
Staff
Eva Davidsson - Associate Professor
eva.davidsson@mau.se -
Staff
Nils Ekelund - Professor
nils.ekelund@mau.se -
Staff
Rebecka Fingalsson - Doctoral student
rebecka.fingalsson@mau.se -
Staff
Pernilla Granklint Enochson - Senior lecturer
pernilla.granklint-enochson@mau.se -
HHStaff
Helen Hasslöf - Senior lecturer
helen.hasslof@mau.se -
Staff
Hanna Hofverberg - Associate senior lecturer
hanna.hofverberg@mau.se -
IHStaff
Ingvar Holm - Associate Professor/Head of department
ingvar.holm@mau.se -
Staff
Anders Jakobsson - Professor
anders.jakobsson@mau.se -
LKStaff
Leif Karlsson - Senior lecturer
leif.karlsson@mau.se -
AKStaff
Annika Karlsson - Senior lecturer
annika.karlsson@mau.se -
Staff
Johan Lind - Doctoral student
johan.lind@mau.se -
MLStaff
Mats Lundström - Senior lecturer
mats.lundstrom@mau.se -
JNStaff
Johan Nelson - Senior lecturer
johan.nelson@mau.se -
Staff
Birgitta Nordén - Senior lecturer
birgitta.norden@mau.se -
COStaff
Clas Olander - Professor
clas.olander@mau.se -
Staff
Jöran Petersson - Associate Professor
joran.petersson@mau.se -
Staff
Valentina Pivotti - Doctoral student
valentina.pivotti@mau.se -
ARStaff
Agneta Rehn - Senior lecturer
agneta.rehn@mau.se -
Staff
Helena Roos - Associate senior lecturer
helena.roos@mau.se -
URStaff
Ulrika Ryan - Senior lecturer
ulrika.ryan@mau.se -
Staff
Camilla Safrankova - Doctoral student
camilla.safrankova@mau.se -
Staff
Per Schubert - Senior lecturer
per.schubert@mau.se -
Staff
Margareta Serder - Vice Dean/Senior lecturer
margareta.serder@mau.se -
MSStaff
Marie Sjöblom - Lecturer
marie.sjoblom@mau.se -
Staff
Jesper Sjöström - Professor
jesper.sjostrom@mau.se -
KSStaff
Kerstin Sonesson - Associate Professor
kerstin.sonesson@mau.se -
Staff
Petra Svensson Källberg - Senior lecturer
petra.svensson@mau.se -
AWStaff
Anna Wernberg - Senior lecturer
anna.wernberg@mau.se -
MYStaff
Merve Nur Yavuzkaya - Doctoral student
merve.yavuzkaya@mau.se -
Staff
Magnus Ödmo - Doctoral student
magnus.odmo@mau.se
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Research project
Spaces for multilingualism? An interdisciplinary study of pedagogical potentials and limitations of multilingual approaches and activities...
pia.nygard-larsson@mau.se -
Research project
Critical thinking Discourses in Mathematics Education on Big Data
christian.hans.andersson@mau.se -
Research project
Reclaim the Climate!
helen.hasslof@mau.se -
Research project
Experiences and Memories of Sex Education in School
rebecka.fingalsson@mau.se -
Research project
Education Inc. Exploring conditions, forms and consequences of edu-preneurial engagement in Swedish schools
malin.ideland@mau.se
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2022 | Article in journal
Education for Sustainability Meets Confucianism in Science Education
Baoyu Li, Jesper Sjöström, Bangping Ding, Ingo Eilks
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2022 | Article in journal
Teachers' noticing to promote students' mathematical dialogue in group work
Marie Sjöblom, Paola Valero, Clas Olander
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2022 | Conference paper
Pandemic pedagogic practice and change in knowledge domains
Martin Stigmar, Marie Leijon
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2022 | Conference paper
Constructing a ‘Nordic Nativeness’ in Swedish Sexuality Education
Rebecka Fingalsson, Hannele Junkala
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2022 | Chapter in book
Transactants in Action: Examples from a Craft Remake School project
Hanna Hofverberg
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2022 | Article in journal
ChemoKnowings as Part of 21st Century Bildung and Subject Didaktik
Merve Yavuzkaya, Paul Clucas, Jesper Sjöström
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2022 | Article in journal
Solidarity acts in the context of language diversity: Students’ encounters with epistemological difference
Ulrika Ryan
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2022 | Article in journal
Using videos to identify pre-service teachers’ability to recognise children’s mathematical activities in preschool
Christina Svensson
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2022 | Article in journal
Discerning preschool teacher's experiences to enhance children's participation in mathematical play activities
Christina Svensson
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2022 | Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary
Promoting mathematical dialogue: students’ and teachers’ listening, questioning and participation
Marie Sjöblom, Clas Olander, Paola Valero, Despina Potari