Dr. Helen Bowden

Professor

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Biography

Helen Melander Bowden is a Professor at Uppsala University. Her research spans a wide range of educational contexts, focusing on social interaction and communication within educational settings. With a particular interest in epistemics and learning, her work investigates how people shape social and cultural contexts in education. Bowden’s studies include children’s digital literacy practices, the role of digital technologies in education, and the influences of emotional and social dynamics on learning practices. She has led various research projects, including the 'Homework Support Shadow Education' project, which explores the pedagogical implications of homework support practices. Bowden collaborates with colleagues in Scandinavia on conversation analysis and performance appraisal interviews, emphasizing the significance of communication and negotiation in professional contexts. Her research methodologies often involve multimodal interaction analysis, using video recordings to capture authentic conversations in educational environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research and teaching in the Department of Education at Uppsala University.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.