Ulf Jederlund

Ulf Jederlund is a researcher and educator at the Department of Special Education, Stockholm University. He primarily teaches and supervises in the Special Pedagogue Programme and collaborates with the Swedish National Agency of Education (SNAE), academic institutions, and school principal organizations on nationwide school development projects.

His research focuses on relational school development, particularly teacher teams' collaboration around students with learning challenges. His 2021 dissertation, "Trustful Relationships and School Development", explores how competence development and group counseling can foster inclusive visions, improve teaching methods, and strengthen teacher-student relationship quality (TSR) and student self-efficacy (SSE). He emphasizes the importance of organizational and relational preconditions for effective school development.

With a professional background as a music educator, music therapist, and psychotherapist, followed by roles as school supervisor, development manager, and consultant, Ulf bridges pedagogy, psychology, and systemic education reform. His work prioritizes expanding participation and learning outcomes for all students, particularly those marginalized in traditional schooling frameworks.