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Olle Zandén is a researcher at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in higher music education and its conditions and challenges. His work focuses on the significance of musical skills and the role of admission tests within Swedish specialist music teacher education. He has collaborated with various scholars to investigate new directions for music teacher education, presenting findings at several Nordic Network for Research in Music Education conferences. His research delves into the dynamics of assessment cultures and their impacts on entrance tests for music teachers, as well as the broader context of music pedagogy. Zandén’s contributions also address the power dynamics involved in jurors' evaluations during admissions, highlighting the essential dialogue surrounding quality perceptions and legitimacy in skills testing for music education. His scholarly explorations have been recognized across different academic platforms, with his work published extensively in the field of music education research.
University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden
Conducting research in higher music education focusing on assessment and pedagogical strategies.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).