Dr. Maria Svensson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Svensson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Science Technology Education. Her research interests focus on subject matter education, particularly in understanding teachers’ subject-specific didactic competence. She has contributed to various publications addressing pedagogical content knowledge and sustainable development in technology education. Her work emphasizes the importance of integrating technology in the curriculum, with a keen interest in how teacher educators navigate the complexities of programming and teaching technology subjects. Maria regularly engages with the academic community, presenting her findings at international conferences and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects in technology education. She is also involved in exploring the experiences of student teachers in programmed technological artefacts.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching in Science Technology Education, focusing on didactic competencies and pedagogical methods.

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).