Jorryt van Bommel

Jorryt van Bommel is an Associate Professor in Mathematics Education at Karlstad University, Sweden. She also holds adjunct roles as Professor II at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences and Guest Professor at Dalarna University. Her career spans over 20 years in teacher education, focusing on mathematics instruction for primary and secondary teachers. She has developed curricula, taught courses, and supervised over 40 Learning Studies projects.

Research Interests: Her work centers on problem-solving methodologies in preschool education, teachers' professional development via social media platforms like Facebook, and instructional strategies impacting student achievement. Key projects include the Swedish National Research Council-funded initiatives on 'Problem Solving in Preschool Class' and 'Teachers' Informal Learning in Social Media'.

Collaborations: She participates in research schools Käkk (2020-2024) and GiftED (2021-2026). Notable projects include LISA (Linking Instruction and Student Achievement) and evaluations of national educational reforms like 'matematiklyftet'.

Grants & Awards: Multiple grants from the Swedish National Research Council for projects on social media professional development (2016-2021), instructional strategies (2017-2021), and preschool mathematics pedagogy (2014-present).

Labs & Teams: Engaged with research groups focused on mathematics education, teacher training, and digital pedagogy. Co-develops educational tools like 'Kubus', 'CombiBears', and 'Kvadranglar' for early math learning.