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Karin Forslund Frykedal is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, focusing on research related to cooperation and communication within small groups, particularly in the context of elementary education and primary health care. Her research investigates perspectives of teachers and group members on cooperation, aiming to enhance understanding of how individuals collaborate and communicate in small group settings. Utilizing empirical data gathered from interviews, participant observations, video recordings, and surveys, her work explores the dynamics of student groups and the influence of students' academic ambitions on behavioral patterns within cooperative environments. Additionally, she addresses the complexities of assessing knowledge and abilities of students during cooperative tasks. Forslund Frykedal's current projects include examining the impact of educational interventions on teachers' and students' competencies in evaluating collaborative situations. Her expertise extends to leadership within parent education groups in primary health care, where she investigates the challenges leaders face in facilitating effective group discussions with parents.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Research and teaching in cooperative learning and communication.
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