Dr. Ola Strandler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ola Strandler is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg specializing in social pedagogy and addressing school absenteeism. He has contributed to various conferences including the NERA Conference and the European Conference on Educational Research, focusing on institutional responses to student well-being and educational policies. Strandler's research interests include problematic school absenteeism, the dynamics of school social teams, and educational equity in socioeconomically diverse classrooms. He engages with topics like teacher education, neoliberal reforms in educational settings, and the implications of assessment for various stakeholders. His work often explores the interaction between educational policy and classroom practice, seeking to understand the complexities that arise within these frameworks. Strandler has also published in notable journals and has collaborated on projects that investigate educational practices and outcomes in different contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and researching within the field of social pedagogy, focusing on school absenteeism and educational policy.

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).