The Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences
A thoughtful approach to lifelong learning is important for the future and for Sweden. The department has developed research into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning, global competence and digital learning in order to take a holistic approach to research in learning at all levels, from pre-school to higher education.
Organisation
The Department of Learning belongs to the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM) and is organised in three divisions and one center:
Research areas
- Research on Digital Learning
- HEOS - Higher Education Organisational Studies
- Engineering Education in society
- Global Competence
- Learning in Technology and Science Education
Social benefits - impact
8 million to “Mattecoach på nätet”
With 8 new million from Erling-Persson's foundation, Mattecoach på nätet (Mathcoach online) will expand geographically, and the number of math coaches will increase.
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Schools supported by KTH research
Three Stockholm municipalities have been given the chance to both contribute to and take part in research that KTH's teacher students do in their degree projects. The "KULF" project at the Department ...
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"Maths coach online" evens out the odds
"Maths coach online" (Mattecoach på nätet) offers young people aged 12-19 help with mathematics through online coaching by using text messages and a shared digital whiteboard. The coaches are teacher ...
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Current projects and news
- Brandberg School receives a visit from the Royal Institute of Technology and the House of Science
23 Feb 2023
- Arnold Pears nominated as President-Elect for the IEEE Education Society
16 Nov 2022
- New report out - Crisis and catalyst by Dr Ruth Graham
27 Oct 2022
- Science books for everyone everywhere at the Forskartorget
28 Sep 2022
- HEOS researchers present at the The European Higher Education Society (EAIR)
13 Sep 2022