Hans Harryson

Hans Harryson is an Associate Professor and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Education, University of the Faroe Islands. He holds a PhD in Educational Science from Aarhus University (2018) and has worked at the Faroese University since 2008.

• Academic Roles: Deputy Dean (2020–present), Program Director for Teacher Education (2020–2023), Academic Council member (2014–2017)
• Education: PhD in Educational Science (2018), MA in Educational Psychology (2006), BA in Primary Education (1999)

Hans Harryson's research focuses on teacher education, student teacher development, and pedagogical approaches in primary education. His work emphasizes:

• Quality assurance in teacher training
• Field work/internship supervision
• Co-teaching and teamwork in schools
• Citizenship behavior in student teachers

Recent publications highlight challenges in grading systems, internship supervision, and comparative studies of teacher education programs. He has presented extensively on topics like:

• Teacher induction in Nordic countries
• Evaluating Faroese school structures
• Roles of mentors and supervisors

Harryson has served on university governance bodies and contributed to strategic planning for a new university campus in the Faroe Islands.