At four different sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into topics such as emotional challenges in teaching, the role of the teacher in knowledge transmission, and the impact of AI in higher education and its consequences. The seminars are led by prominent researchers and offer a platform to discuss and reflect on research findings and their practical applications. It’s a great opportunity for anyone connected to educational science to broaden their perspectives and build connections within the academic community.

Schedule, Fall Semester 2024
 

4/9 When Learning Becomes Difficult: Emotional Challenges in Education
In this seminar,Maria Weurlander will explore the emotional challenges that students may experience in education. Some teaching situations and subjects can cause anxiety, worry, and fear, affecting students' learning. The seminar concludes with a discussion on how teachers and educational programs can support students in these challenging situations.
This seminar will be held in English.

Read more here: When Learning Becomes Difficult: Emotional Challenges in Education

11/9 Utbildningsvetenskap vid Vetenskapsrådet – Tillbakablick och Framtid
Professor Pernilla Nilsson, Secretary-General for Educational Science at the Swedish Research Council, will provide insights into the development of educational science in Sweden. The seminar will review the Research Council's role and future prospects for research and development in the field.
This seminar will be held in Swedish.

Read more here: Utbildningsvetenskap vid Vetenskapsrådet – Tillbakablick och Framtid

30/10 Lärarens Återkomst 2.0
Jonas Linderoth revisits his controversial book "The Return of the Teacher" from 2016, in which he criticized trends that minimized the teacher's role in direct knowledge transmission. Today, with growing interest in a knowledge-transmitting teaching role, Linderoth discusses the ongoing debate and examines how cognitive science and research on teaching effects can shape the future of schools and teacher education.
This seminar will be held in Swedish.

Read more here: Lärarens Återkomst 2.0

26/11 Generative AI in Higher Education: Big Data, Big Promises, Big Disappointment?
Cormac McGrath explores the emerging role of generative AI in higher education. The seminar discusses two current articles on AI chatbots, their impact on teaching and learning, as well as the ethical and practical challenges that the technology brings. McGrath offers a critical analysis of what might be lost when AI is integrated into educational practice.
This seminar will be held in English.

Read more here: Generative AI in Higher Education: Big Data, Big Promises, Big Disappointment?

You are warmly welcome to this fall’s Higher Seminars in Educational Science! For more information, contact Professor Mona Holmqvist or Professor Katarina Mårtensson.