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The Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences

A thoughtful approach to lifelong learning is important for the future and for Sweden. The department has developed research into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning, global competence and digital learning in order to take a holistic approach to research in learning at all levels, from pre-school to higher education.

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The research at Learning

Organisation

The Department of Learning belongs to the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM)  and is organised in three divisions and one center:

WE ARE THE DEPARTMENT OF LEARNING

Research areas

Social benefits - impact

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Stefan Stenbom and Malin Jansson (Digital Learning) are engaged in the project.

8 million to “Mattecoach på nätet”

With 8 new million from Erling-Persson's foundation, Mattecoach på nätet (Mathcoach online) will expand geographically, and the number of math coaches will increase.

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Photo: Chuk Yong from Pixabay

Schools supported by KTH research

Three Stockholm municipalities have been given the chance to both contribute to and take part in research that KTH's teacher students do in their degree projects. The "KULF" project at the Department ...

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"Maths coach online" evens out the odds

"Maths coach online" (Mattecoach på nätet) offers young people aged 12-19 help with mathematics through online coaching by using text messages and a shared digital whiteboard. The coaches are teacher ...

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Latest 5 publications from The department of Learning

[1]
J. Bottomley and P. Cartney, Studying for your Master's Degree in Social Work. 1st ed. St Albans : Critical Publishing, 2024.
[2]
P. Fagrell and J. Anund Vogel, "Building The Future : Unveiling Educational and Competence Demands for Smart and Sustainable Buildings," Civil engineering research journal, vol. 14, no. 3, 2024.
[3]
F. Enoksson and S. Stenbom, "Digital meetings guided by the Community of Inquiry Framework," in The Design of Digital Learning Environments : Online and Blended Applications of the Community of Inquiry, Cleveland-Innes, M.F., Stenbom, S., & Garrison, D.R. Ed., New York : Routledge, 2024, pp. 256-273.
[4]
S. Stenbom and M. Cleveland-Innes, "Introduction to the Community of Inquiry theoretical framework," in The Design of Digital Learning Environments : Online and Blended Applications of the Community of Inquiry, Cleveland-Innes, M.F., Stenbom, S., & Garrison, D.R. Ed., New York : Routledge, 2024, pp. 3-25.
[5]
Y. Altayy and H. Antoun, "Utformning och utvärdering av laborationsmoment för stimulering av datalogiskt tänkande bland gymnasieelever," , 2024.
[6]
F. S. Mensah and E. Ampadu, "Benefits, Challenges and Opportunities of Using Computer-Assisted Instruction in Mathematics Education," in IoT, AI, and ICT for Educational Applications : Technologies to Enable Education for All, : Springer Nature, 2024, pp. 31-49.
[7]
M. Cleveland-Innes and S. Stenbom, "Conclusions and further directions," in The Design of Digital Learning Environments : Online and Blended Applications of the Community of Inquiry, Cleveland-Innes, M.F., Stenbom, S., & Garrison, D.R. Ed., New York : Routledge, 2024, pp. 293-304.
[8]
M. Cleveland-Innes, S. Stenbom and D. R. Garrison, The Design of Digital Learning Environments : Online and Blended Applications of the Community of Inquiry. New York : Routledge, 2024.
[9]
M. Weurlander et al., "Development and validation of the physician self-efficacy to manage emotional challenges Scale (PSMEC)," BMC Medical Education, vol. 24, no. 1, 2024.
[10]
M. Zu, K. Garme and A. Rosén, "Seakeeping criteria revisited," Ocean Engineering, vol. 297, 2024.