Dr. Åsa Hirsh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Åsa Hirsh is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in educational development and pedagogy. Her work emphasizes fostering teacher agency and enhancing educational practices, particularly in diverse and challenging school environments. With a focus on professional development, she has explored how teachers can adapt their instruction to meet the needs of varied student populations. Her research interests include emotional labor in educational leadership, the dynamics of classroom management, and the role of systematic quality work in school improvement. Åsa has contributed to various academic publications, presenting findings at conferences and collaborating on studies that examine the challenges and successes within the teaching profession. She has been involved in multiple research projects that aim to create transformative educational practices in schools, specifically targeting sustainability and inclusivity in teaching. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she actively engages in research that informs policy and practice within the Swedish educational system.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Responsible for teaching and developing courses in educational theory and practices.

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).