Gudrun Aas

Gudrun Aas serves as a University lecturer at UiT The Arctic University of Norway's campus in Alta within the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy. She teaches pedagogy, vocational pedagogy, and special education, specifically instructing Parts 1 and 2 of the Practical Pedagogical Education for Vocational Teachers (PPUY) program and supervising master's theses in special education during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Her research centers on psychosocial school environments with primary focus on bullying victimization, teacher intervention protocols, and post-bullying recovery systems. As an active member of the 'Inclusion and Adapted Education' research group and contributor to the 'In the Heart' book project within the 'Inclusive Learning Environment' series, she develops practical resources for educators addressing bullying through evidence-based frameworks.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent emphasis on mitigating emotional trauma through timely teacher interventions, particularly during critical developmental periods in students' school careers. Her work bridges theoretical research with classroom applications, highlighting how structured support systems prevent long-term mental health consequences for bullied pupils.

Dr. Aas mentors master's students in special education thesis work while collaborating on institutional projects developing teacher support methodologies and inclusive pedagogical practices at Building 1-3 & SIVA-building 2013 campus facilities.