CV MIKAEL ALEXANDERSSON (19520706) JAKOBSDALSGATAN 21, 412 68 GÖTEBORG 070-300 42 05, 031-12 11 33 Date: November 2010 Research interests My research interests involve, on the one hand, the conditions of schools as knowledgegenerating practices, and, on the other hand, the effects of IT and new media in different educational settings. Common to these interests are issues of how knowledge content is offered, transmitted to, and developed by both teachers and students. For example, this has involved research on matters of education policy involving control in schools, professionalization efforts in the teaching profession, and how students learn via new media and technologies. Educational background Teacher Education, 1977 Licentiate of Philosophy, University of Gothenburg, 1986 Doctoral degree in Educational Science, University of Gothenburg, 1994 Positions held Professor in Educational Science, University of Gothenburg since 2003 Professor (Educational Science) Luleå University of Technology, 2002 2003 Visiting Professor at University of Karlstad, 2000 Associate Professor in Educational Science, University of Gothenburg, 1998 Senior lecturer, University of Gothenburg, 1994 Major appointments 1995-2010 2009 Member of the Programme board for Educational Research, The Research Council of Norway 2007 Dean at the Faculty of Education, Gothenburg University 2007 Senior adviser in The Linneaus Centre for Research on Learning, Interaction and Mediated Communication in Contemporary Society (LinCS) Department of Education (Gothenburg University) 2006 2009 Principal investigator in the international project Children of Immigrants in School, National Science Foundation in USA 2002 2006 Head of The Centre for Educational Science and Teacher Research at University of Gothenburg (halftime) 2000 2003 Head of The project for Teacher Education Development, The Council for the Renewal of Higher Education 2000 2003 Expert at the Ministry of Education: Quality development in the School system (2000 2002); The Political Redirections of School Governance (2000 2003); The Upper Secondary School Reform (2000 2002) 2000 Co ordinator in the EU project EASA2000 1997 1999 Secretary in the Teacher Education Committee, Ministry of Education 1995 2005 Senior Advisor at the Swedish National Agency for Education Research awards The Fridtjuv Berg Award 2007 for Excellent Research in the field of Teacher Education, Sweden The Onwel Fellow Award 2001, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong 1
First prize for the most excellent evaluation report focusing Quality, The Swedish Ministry of Social Welfare (1986) Through scholarships; Visiting scholar at University of Melbourne, Australia and at University of Helsinki, Finland External research funding 2010 2012 School subject paradigm and teaching practices in the screen culture Art, Music and Swedish under pressure. 5.4 million SEK, The Committee for Educational Science/The Swedish Research Council 2008 2010 EXpertise, Authority and Control on the InterneT (EXACT): a study of the formation of source credibility in Web2.0 environments for learning. 6.2 million SEK, The Committee for Educational Science/The Swedish Research Council 2007 2008 School, Ethnicity and Democracy. 1.2 million SEK, The strategical research funding at University of Gothenburg 2006 2009 Children of Immigrants in School, National Science Foundation in USA 2005 Cultural differences and complex knowledge in a global era. A comparative research project. 150 000 SEK, The Committee for Educational Science/The Swedish Research Council 2004 2008 Design and implement of educational software a systematic analysis. 3.4 million SEK, LearnIT/ The Knowledge Foundation 2004 Professions, information and knowledge formation. 150 000 SEK, The Committee for Educational Science/The Swedish Research Council 2003 2005 Students Learning in Sandviken. 2.4 million SEK, The Knowledge Foundation and the municipality of Sandviken 2001 2003 Learning via the school library. 2.2 million SEK together with Louise Limberg, The Swedish Agency for School Improvement. 2001 2002 The Content in Learning and the New Information Technology. 2.2 million SEK, The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation 1998 2000 Learning through Information Technology. 1.2 million SEK, The National Agency for Higher Education 1998 2000 Children's Awareness and Information Technology. 200 000 SEK, EU/ESE 1997 2001 The Inner Dimension in Teaching. 1.1 million SEK, The board for Humanities and Social Sciences Research Council 1996 1998 Reflective Practice in the Swedish school system. 1.2 million SEK, The National Agency for Education Membership of appointment committees During 1997 2010 membership of twelve appointment committees for chairs and lectureships in various institutions in Sweden, Norway, Hong Kong and Australia. Supervision of Ph. D. students to dissertation Anna Lundh (during 2011) Borås University (shared with Louise Limberg) Annika Lantz Andersson (2009) University of Gothenburg Maria Hurtig (2007) Luleå University of Technology Gunnar Jonsson (2007) Luleå University of Technology Lisa Asp Onsjö (2006) University of Gothenburg Sten Båth (2006) University of Gothenburg Vaike Fors (2006) Luleå University of Technology Mats Danell (2006) Luleå University of Technology Bengt Lindgren (2005) University of Gothenburg (Co supervisor) Björn Haglund (2005) University of Gothenburg (Co supervisor) Marianne Dovermark (2005) University of Gothenburg (Co supervisor) 2
Anna Vikström (2005) Luleå University of Technology Jonas Linderoth (2004) University of Gothenburg Pia Ekström (2004) University of Gothenburg Kari Sönderaa (2002) University of Gothenburg Jonas Emanulesson (2001) University of Gothenburg (shared with Ference Marton) Jörgen Dimenäs (2001) University of Gothenburg Ulla Runesson (1999) University of Gothenburg (shared with Ference Marton) Kennert Orlenius (1999) University of Gothenburg Appointment as faculty opponent Cecilia Wallerstedt (2010) Gothenburg University Anna Wernberg (2009) Kristianstad University Annika Åstrand (2009) Karlstads University Martin Kristiansson (2007) Karlstad University Ingrid Nilsson (2007) Lund University Mikaela Nyroos (2006) Umeå University Christer Håkansson (2004) Örebro University Arne Samuelsen (2004) Bergen University, Norge Lena Geijer (2003) Teacher Training College Stockholm Mikael Andersson (2003) (Licentiat) Luleå Technical University Ulla Karin Nordänger (2003) Malmö University Bo Nilsson (2002) Malmö Academy of Music Mia Marie Forsberg Sternudd (2000) Uppsala University Peter Emsheimer (2000) Teacher Training College Stockholm Anders Magnusson (1998) Linköping University Membership of Ph. D. committees Ragnhild. Sandström Jurström (2009) University of Gothenburg Maria Hjalmarsson (2009) University of Gothenburg Ian Stoodley (2008) Queenslands University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia Cheung Wai Ming (2006) Hong Kong University, Hong Kong Agneta Ljung Djärf (2004) University in Kristianstad Febe Friberg (2001) University of Gothenburg Joakim Öhlén (2000) University of Gothenburg Monica Hansén (1999) University of Gothenburg Airi Rovio Johansson (1999) University of Gothenburg Hans Åke Scherp (1998) Karlstad University SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION 2003 2010 Peer-reviewed Articles Alexandersson, M. (Forthcoming 2011). Is the Swedish Educational Model Cracking! Reform changes in the Upper Secondary School system. In A. Heath & A. Sullivan (Eds.), Equity and excellence in upper secondary education. Oxford Review of Education. Routledge. Dimenäs, J., Alexandersson, M. (Submitted). Is Learning about Sustainability Possible? Environmental Education Research. Lund, A., Alexandersson, M. (Forthcoming 2011). Collecting and compiling: The activity of seeking pictures in primary school. Journal of Documentation. Limberg, L., Alexandersson, M., Lantz Andersson L. (2008). What matters? Shaping meaningful learning through teaching information literacy. Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Services. Limberg, L., Alexandersson, M., Lantz Andersson, A. (2008). To Be Lost and to Be a Loser through the Web. In T. Hansson (Ed.), Handbook of Digital Information Technologies: Innovations, methods, and ethical issues. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. 3
Alexandersson, M. (2007). How to do a thing into something? Learning sloyd through interactions with artefacts. In M. Johansson & M. Porko Hudd (Eds.), Knowledge, Qualities and Sloyd (Techne series: Research in Sloyd Education and Crafts Science A:10/2007, 1 4). Vasa, Finland: Åbo Akademi University, Faculty of Education. Alexandersson, M., Runesson, U. (2006). The Tyranny of the Temporal Dimension: Learning about Fundamental Values when Using Information Technology. Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research 50(4): 411 427. Linderoth, J., Lindström, B., Alexandersson, M. (2004). Learning with Computer Games. In J. Goldstein, D. Buckingham & G. Brougere (Eds.), Toys, Games and Media. London: Lawrence Earlbaum. 157 176. Limberg, L., Alexandersson, M. (2003). The School Library as a Space for Learning. School Libraries Worldwide 9(1): 1 15. Alexandersson, M., Limberg, L. (2003). Constructing Meaning through Information Artefacts. The New Review of Information Behaviour Research 4: 17 30. Peer-reviewed Conference Contributions Lunneblad, J., Alexandersson, M., Dance, L. J. (2008). Trapped in the Culture of Performativity Teaching English and Swedish Language Learners in Ethnic Minority High Schools. Paper presented at Conference on The Children of Immigrants in Schools, New York City, Us May 21 24. Limberg, L., Alexandersson, M., Lantz Andersson, A., Folkesson, L. (2007). What matters? Shaping meaningful learning through teaching information literacy. Paper presented at the 6th EURASIP Conference on Speech and Image Processing, Multimedia Communication, Aberdeen Scotland, June 7. Alexandersson, M. (2006). How to Do a Thing into Something? Learning Sloyd through Interactions with Artefacts. Paper presented at Tradition in Transition The First International Conference on Sloyd, Umeå universitet, Sweden, May 15 18. Alexandersson, M., Limberg, L. (2006). To be Lost and to be a Loser through the Web. Paper presented at NERA/NFPF s 34th Congress Örebro University Sweden, March 9 11. Alexandersson, M., Limberg, L. (2005). In the Shade of the Knowledge Society and the Importance of Information Literacy. Paper presented at EARLI (European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction) Conference, Nicosia, Cyprus. August 23 27. Alexandersson, M. (2003). What Do Students Learn from the Internet? Paper presented at Seminar on Integrating Technology in Education, City College of New York, NY, November 14. Overviews, Book Chapters, Books Alexandersson, M. (Utkommer 2011). Det Nya Jaget. I M. Alexandersson & T. Hansson (red.), Unga nätmiljöer: Nya villkor för samarbete och lärande. Studentlitteratur. Suárez Orozco, C., Martin, M., Alexandersson, M., Dance, T., & Lunneblad, J. (In press). Preparing Children of Immigrants: Promising Schools in New York and Sweden. In R. Alba & J. Holdaway (Eds.), The Integration Imperative: The Children of Third World Immigrants in the Schools of the U.S. and Western Europe. Oxford Press. Limberg, L., Alexandersson, M. (2010). Learning and information seeking. In M.J. Bates & M.N. Maack (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science (3rd ed.). New York: Taylor & Francis. Alexandersson, M., (2010). Gränslösa rum. I M. Hugo & M. Segolsson (red.), Lärande och bildning i en globaliserad tid. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Alexandersson, M., Limberg, L. (2009). Elevers forskning via datorn mantra, metod eller meningsfullt lärande? I J. Hedman & A. Lundh (red.). Informationskompetenser: Om lärande i informationspraktiker och informationssökning i lärandepraktiker. Carlssons förlag. Alexandersson, M., Lantz Andersson, A. (2008). Konsten att göra någonting av något Myter om kunskapsbegreppets karaktär. I H. Rystedt & R. Säljö (red.), Lärande och människans redskap: Bildning för hand och tanke. Lund: Studentlitteratur. 4
Alexandersson, M. (2007). Från central kontroll till professionell utveckling. I C. Brusling & G. Strömqvist (red.), Reflektion och praktik i läraryrket. Lund: Studentlitteratur. Alexandersson, M. (2006). I riktning mot en professionsinriktad forskarutbildning som grund för praxisnära forskning. I O. Eskilsson & A. Redfors (red.), Ämnesdidaktik ur ett nationellt och internationellt perspektiv. Kristianstad University Press. Alexandersson, M., Hurtig, M., Söderlund, A. (2006). Mot vidgade vyer: Om elevers lärande i Sandviken via den nya informationstekniken. Slutrapport inom projektet ELISA. Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap, Luleå tekniska universitet. Alexandersson, M. (2006). Praxisnära forskning och läraryrkets vetenskapliga bas. I B. Sandin & R. Säljö (red.), Utbildningsvetenskap ett kunskapsområde under formering. Carlssons förlag. Alexandersson, M. (2005). Utvärderingens innehåll speglar maktförhållanden. I C. Thors Hugosson Alexandersson, M. (2005). Dynamisk kunskapsprocess eller förstelnad ritual. I C. Thors Hugosson Alexandersson, M. (2005). Utvärderingen som en analytisk kunskapsprocess. I C. Thors Hugosson Alexandersson, M., Hurtig, M., Söderlund, A. (2005). Man kan inte ärva ett projekt. Om skolans villkor för elevers lärande via datorn i undervisningen. Delrapport inom projektet ELI SA. Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap, Luleå tekniska universitet. Alexandersson, M. (2004). Huvudämnet tes eller syntes? Rapporter om utbildning; 11/2004. Malmö Högskola. Alexandersson, M., Limberg, L. (2004). Textflytt och sökslump: informationssökning via skolbibliotek. Forskning i fokus; 18. Stockholm: Myndigheten för skolutveckling. Alexandersson, M., Hurtig, M., Söderlund, A. (2004). Att forska med datorn: om elevers lärande via den nya informationstekniken. Delrapport inom projektet ELISA. Institutionen för utbildningsvetenskap, Luleå tekniska universitet. Alexandersson, M. (2004). Att lära elever sticka utan garn. I K. Nordenfalk (red.), Etik i princip och praktik. Stockholm: Lärarförbundet. Popular-scientific Articles and Activities Alexandersson, M. (2008). I skuggan av bildningens bärare. Om Fridjuv Berg och läraryrkets utveckling. Tidskrift för lärarutbildning och forskning 1. Alexandersson, M. (2008). Lärarutbildningen måste välja väg. Pedagogiska magasinet, 1. Alexandersson, M. (2007). Dags för den fjärde basfärdigheten! Om elevers kunskapsbildning när de forskar via datorn. I M. Ellvin, L. Holmblom & E. Lindbaum (red.), Perspektiv på praktik. Svenska i klassrummet. Stockholm: Svensklärarföreningen. Alexandersson, M. (2007). Framtidens skola en plats för meningsskapande. Kulturplus i skolan. Stiftelsen framtidens kultur, Uppsala. Alexandersson, M. (2007). I riktning mot en forskningsanknuten lärarutbildning. Vägval Tidskrift för svensk utbildningshistoria, 1, Lärarförbundet. Alexandersson, M. (2007). Tankens krökning tillbaka mot sig själv. Pedagogiska magasinet, 1. Alexandersson, M. (2004). Läraryrket kräver egen forskningsarena. Pedagogiska magasinet, 1. Alexandersson, M. (2003). Vad lär elever ifråga om värden och världen när de förväntas konstruera egna kunskaper via webben? Utbildningsvetenskapliga kommitténs skriftserie. Stockholm: Vetenskapsrådet. Alexandersson, M. (2003). Konsten att lyssna till barnens värld. Svensk tidskrift för musikforskning, 1. Alexandersson, M., Runesson, U. (2003). Vär(l)den via Webben. Pedagogiska magasinet, 1. Alexandersson, M. (2003). Att konstruera egna kunskaper via webben. Forskning av denna världen: Praxisnära forskning inom utbildningsvetenskap. Rapport; 2. Stockholm: Vetenskapsrådet, Stockholm. Alexandersson, M. (2003). Utvärdering som makt och kommunikation. Pedagogiska magasinet, 2. 5