Alexander Elmies-Vestergren

Senior Lecturer Alexander Elmies-Vestergren at the University of Agder's Department of Pedagogy specializes in democratic formation, ethical learning processes, and theory-practice integration in teacher education.

Education:

• Master's in Pedagogy (University of Agder)
• Teacher Training in Mathematics, Science, Music, Drama, and Arts & Crafts

Research Interests span democratic participation, ethical education, and curriculum theory-practice gaps, with a focus on the pedagogical paradox in results-driven schools.

Recent Publications examine democratic education tensions, aesthetic learning methods, and interdisciplinary collaborations in teacher training, including 2025 works on curriculum disempowerment and sensory pedagogy.

Collaborations include research groups General Didactics and Educational Policy and PUPIL, addressing school development through the DeKomp scheme.