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Anna-Karin Westman is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Subject Didactics (IMD). She specializes in science education and serves as project manager for research communication at the National Center for Science and Technology Education (NATDID).
- Focus on culturally relevant science teaching
- Expert in student motivation and science identity
- Collaborates with schools and preschools
Her research examines science education's relevance for diverse learners, including projects like "Inclusive NO teaching in socio-economic challenges" and "Digital teaching materials in practice." She has led organizational studies on university-school partnerships and contributed to equitable mathematics education models.
Westman's publications focus on science identity, conceptual understanding, and educational technology. She has presented at major conferences including ESERA, IOSTE, and NFSUN, with recent work exploring Sámi perspectives in science education. Her recent articles analyze collective science identities and visualization challenges in student learning.
She holds a Doctor of Educational Work in Natural Sciences and has pedagogical qualifications in science didactics. Her collaborations span universities and schools nationwide, including projects with Umeå University and Linköping University.
