Dr. Torulf Palm

Professor

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Biography

Torulf Palm is a Professor with a focus on educational work related to formative assessment and serves as the director of the Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre (UMERC). He is a licensed teacher and holds the qualification of Docent. His research is directed towards understanding formative assessment, motivation, mathematical reasoning, and teacher education. Palm aims to enhance the comprehension of critical teaching and learning characteristics which significantly impact student motivation and the conditions essential for teachers to cultivate these traits. His research portfolio comprises both pure projects and collaborative efforts with schools and municipalities to implement school development initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-06-30 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Working as a Professor focusing on educational practices in mathematics and leading the Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre.

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.