Dr. Silwa Claesson

Professor

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Biography

Silwa Claesson is Professor Emerita at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in General Didactics and Pedagogical Work. She has a distinguished career in education with extensive research focusing on didactic methodologies and the dynamics of pedagogical practices. Claesson has contributed to numerous journals and conferences, detailing interpretations of teaching and learning processes within diverse educational frameworks. Her publications cover a wide range of topics including narrative pedagogy, teacher-student relationships, and the phenomenology of educational experiences. Claesson's work advocates for reflective teaching practices that embrace storytelling as a fundamental pedagogical tool. Her insights have been influential in shaping contemporary discussions on teacher education and curriculum design, emphasizing the need for a cross-disciplinary approach in the evolving landscape of education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

2005-06-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Retired professor focusing on General Didactics and pedagogy.

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).