Astrid Johansen

Astrid Johansen serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where she is employed at Skolelaboratoriet (NTNU's resource centre for STEM-education). Her primary responsibilities include delivering in-service education courses in physics and science for K-12 teachers across multiple course codes including FY6027, FY6016, FY6028, FY6017, FY6014, NA6022, and NA6021.

Her research program centers on physics didactics and pedagogical innovation, with particular emphasis on:

• Integrating technology into science instruction
• Developing creative approaches for STEM curriculum delivery
• Addressing conceptual challenges in physics education
• Supporting teacher professional development

Recent publications demonstrate her focus on practical classroom applications: the 2022 elevator physics study examines student discourse on force concepts through real-world scenarios, while the creativity-focused paper analyzes teacher perspectives on implementing innovative methods in science and mathematics instruction. Both works highlight her commitment to evidence-based pedagogical enhancement through the KreTek project framework.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

Information regarding student supervision or research grants was not provided in available records.

She maintains active involvement with Skolelaboratoriet's educational initiatives and the KreTek project, which develops interdisciplinary science teaching methodologies that merge technological tools with creative problem-solving approaches to improve learning outcomes.