Disciplinary literacy and inclusive teaching

Our research

We live in an increasingly multilingual and multicultural society which affects education at all levels. The programme, therefore, aims to contribute to a deepened understanding and development of theory on the crucial role of language in learning for all students.

It also aims to contribute to improved quality of education in different subjects’ areas through providing practical insights for teachers and university educators on literacy demands and the ways these can be addressed in order to enhance the learning processes for all students.

The programme is divided into 8 interrelated sub-studies: 

The first lays out the conceptual and descriptive foundation for the other sub-studies. In this sub-study, all participating researchers collaborate.

Scientific literacy

What kind of literacy activities in science classrooms may offer prerequisites for inclusive education in multilingual contexts?

Mathematic literacy

How contemporary mathematics education reflects changes in society, migration, and globalization.

Social science literacy

Investigates students’ writing skills in language-focused situations in relation the development of students’ reasoning in the social sciences. 

Language, literacy and multilingualism

Literacy and language challenges in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. The projects focus on language education or literacy perspectives in different subject areas.

Academic literacy

Focus on academic literacy for multilingual students in higher education within teacher education and social work.

Digital literacy

Investigates digital literacy including classroom applications and language supporting tools in different subject areas.

Climate literacy

Focus on climate communication and discourses of climate change in different social and educational contexts.