Anders Persson

Anders Persson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in History at the School of Culture and Society, Dalarna University. His academic work focuses on historical pedagogy and educational development, with a particular emphasis on teacher training.

His research spans History Education, Educational History, and Pedagogy, analyzing curriculum evolution and didactic practices in early 20th-century Sweden. Key projects include studies on civic education, religious instruction in primary schools, and the integration of theory in Nordic historical didactics.

Recent publications highlight comparative analyses of pedagogical approaches, including empirical studies on final exam questions (2025) and publications in Nordidactica and the Nordic Journal of Educational History. Collaborations with Lars Andersson Hult and Mikael Berg underscore interdisciplinary engagement.

As a Board Member of the University Education and Research Board and Committee for Education Evaluation, he contributes to institutional governance. He also coordinates courses like Degree Thesis in History for Master of Arts in Education and teaches history for teacher education programs.