Dr. Catarina Player Koro

Associate Professor

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Biography

Catarina Player-Koro is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in educational digitalization and the professional conditions of teachers. Her research focuses on the critical examination of digital platforms in educational contexts and the implications these have for teachers' work. Catarina has published extensively in various educational research conferences and journals, exploring topics such as digital competence for teachers, the dynamics of digitalization in schools, and governance structures in educational policy. With a background in pedagogy, she aims to contribute to advancing methodologies and practices that respond to the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technologies in education. Her work emphasizes democratic perspectives and the need for critical frameworks within the discourse on digital education, highlighting the intersection of technology and pedagogy in shaping contemporary teaching and learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg

Engaged in research and teaching focusing on digitalization in education, teacher training, and educational governance.

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).