Dr. Ann Nordberg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ann Nordberg is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, with a focus on enhancing children’s communicative participation in preschool and school settings. Her research emphasizes professional development, scaffolding language development, and employing evidence-informed tools to support communication in classrooms. She has managed practical research projects funded by ULF funds, particularly the ELSA model that fosters structured language support in preschool to promote learning equality. Nordberg has collaborated with various municipalities in western Sweden and worked closely with notable research colleagues, including Professor Karin Rönnerman. Her teaching interests align with pedagogic practices in research and she supervises advanced level students while promoting language-supportive classroom strategies. Nordberg is actively involved in knowledge exchange with a large network of researchers and is a member of various research environments within the University of Gothenburg, contributing significantly to disability research and educational leadership.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Teaching and conducting research focused on language development in children.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).