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Lennart Rolandsson is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University specializing in computational thinking and programming in education. His work focuses on problem-solving and technology in teaching, aiming to improve teachers' professional development through practice-based research. Rolandsson's doctoral dissertation titled 'Programmed study about programming teachers’ beliefs and intentions' emphasized the significance of programming as a mandatory subject introduced in Swedish compulsory schools. His research explores the unique aspects of programming education, including gender considerations and the integration of technology in mathematics. He is involved in several projects, including a Nordplus project comparing teacher educators across the Nordic region and programs aimed at developing didactic models for programming within the context of sustainable development. His academic interests align with the ongoing discussions around teachers’ subject-specific knowledge and pedagogical frameworks in the face of evolving curriculum requirements due to societal changes such as artificial intelligence.
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