Professor Dr. Pernilla Mårtensson

Biography

Pernilla Mårtensson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Subject Matter Education specializing in Mathematics Education at the University of Gothenburg. She has notably contributed to the field through her research on collaborative settings in mathematics teacher education and the implementation of variation theory for teaching practices. Mårtensson has presented her work at major conferences, including the European Research Mathematics Education Congress (CERME) and the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). Her investigations often focus on the pedagogical strategies utilized by prospective teachers in mathematical learning environments, aiming to enhance their teaching capabilities and understanding of early arithmetic skills. Through her scholarship, Mårtensson advocates for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies and the promotion of sustainable learning practices in educational settings.

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