Ann-Cathrin Faldet

Ann-Cathrin Faldet is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Education and Pedagogy and the Department of Pedagogy at the Teacher Education Department. She holds a PhD from the University of Oslo (2013), specializing in 'girls, gangs, and violence.' Her work emphasizes marginalized children's voices, inclusive practices, and the integration of virtual reality (VR) in teacher education. Faldet leads the SPLP research group and collaborates on Nordic initiatives addressing school violence and teacher well-being.

Education:

• PhD in Special Education, University of Oslo (2013)
• Master's degree in Special Education, University of Oslo

Research Interests: Focuses on children in high-risk environments, sociocultural theory, and VR applications in education. Her theoretical frameworks include risk/protective factors and actor perspectives. Current projects explore VR simulations for teacher preparation and inclusive pedagogy.

Teaching & Supervision: Teaches special education and adapted education at master's/PhD levels. Supervises master's and PhD students. Previously managed a crime prevention initiative in Oslo and taught across educational levels.

Labs/Groups: Heads the Studies in Profession, Learning, and Policy (SPLP) group and contributes to the Profession, Education, Learning, and Society (PULS) collective.