Aline Alves-Wold

Aline Alves-Wold is an Associate Professor in Educational Science at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Education and the National Centre for Reading Education and Research. Her work focuses on improving literacy practices in schools through research-practice collaboration, particularly in early literacy and writing motivation.

• University: University of Stavanger
• School: Faculty of Arts and Education
• Department: National Centre for Reading Education and Research
• Email: aline.alves-wold@uis.no
• Room: OD B-2637

Her research centers on motivating reading and writing practices, especially for students who struggle with engagement. She has developed The ABCS of Writing Motivation, a framework identifying nine factors influencing student motivation, supported by practical examples for teachers. Her work also extends to discourse analysis, particularly the use of metaphors in political speeches by figures like George W. Bush and Barack Obama, with applications in language teaching.

The recent publications show a strong trend in assessing writing motivation through systematic reviews and empirical studies with K–5 students. Her work combines educational psychology, literacy assessment, and teacher support tools, often using student self-reports and pictorial supports in measurement. She actively disseminates findings through academic journals, conferences, and teacher seminars.

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She collaborates with teachers and researchers on projects like Tid for Lesing (Time to Read) and contributes to teacher competence development through networks such as the European Literacy Network (ELN) and DEKOMP. While no specific grants or advisees are listed, her extensive publication and outreach record indicates active research leadership and mentorship in literacy education.

She is involved with the National Centre for Reading Education and Research, where she contributes to research, teacher training, and public outreach initiatives aimed at improving reading and writing instruction in Norwegian schools.