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Mikael Winberg's research focuses on the study of student epistemic beliefs and motivation and how they affect learning and instructional design. His qualifications include serving as a Docent in his field. Winberg is involved in the Umeå Science Technology Education Research (UmSTER) Group, leading efforts in understanding formative assessment and its impact on student achievement, particularly in mathematics and chemistry education. His recent projects include examining the mechanisms underlying formative assessment's impact on student achievement (2023-2026) and developing formative assessment practices to enhance students' motivation and academic success (2020-2023). Additional research explores the cognition, beliefs, and interests of students in secondary chemistry education, highlighting differences across school years in Sweden and Germany (2014-2018). Through these investigations, Winberg aims to improve the educational experiences of learners by addressing the interactions between learners and learning situations, particularly in relation to their affective experiences.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.