Dr. Henrik Lindqvist

Biography

Henrik Lindqvist is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, where he heads a division focused on teacher education and special education. His research explores the challenges faced by student teachers and medical students in professional educational settings, specifically concerning their experiences in challenging situations during their training. He collaborates on projects with the Karolinska Institutet, examining the perspectives of student teachers and their coping strategies in demanding educational environments. His research includes qualitative methods such as focus groups and grounded theory, aiming to capture the experiences of students nearing the completion of their training. Additionally, he conducts longitudinal surveys studying the feelings of vulnerability and inadequacy that arise in challenging circumstances, emphasizing the importance of managing complex situations in educator roles. Lindqvist also focuses on the support mechanisms for students with special needs, looking into the role of paraprofessionals and the motivational factors that encourage individuals to become special educators. His teaching responsibilities include courses on special education for aspiring educators and the organizational aspects of supporting students with special needs.

Research Interests