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Beate Goldschmidt-Gjerløw is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder, specializing in Social Studies Didactics. She holds a PhD in Social Science Education and has extensive experience in Human Rights Education and Social Justice. Her affiliations include roles as Guest Editor of the Human Rights Education Review and contributor to the Nordic Perspectives on Human Rights Education book (Routledge, 2024). She teaches courses such as Social Studies Didactics and oversees bachelor’s theses in social studies.
Education:
- PhD in Social Science Education, University of Agder (2018–2023)
- Master’s in Peace and Conflict Transformation, University of Tromsø (2010–2012)
- Bachelor’s in European and American Studies, University of Oslo (2006–2009)
Research Interests: Focuses on teaching controversial topics in schools, child sexual abuse education, and Nordic approaches to Human Rights Education. Her work examines barriers to addressing sensitive issues like sexual violence in curricula and advocates for transformative pedagogies.
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes Human Rights Education frameworks, intersectional approaches to gender-based harassment, and the role of social media in identity reconstruction. Key themes include school culture, teacher training, and policy advocacy.
Grants & Projects: Participated in the EDUCATE project at the University of Oslo (2021–2023), researching life skills in classrooms. Her doctoral research explored teachers’ and students’ perceptions of sexual violence education in Norwegian schools.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Social Studies Didactics and Educational Research group at UiA, contributing to projects on inclusive education and ethical teaching practices.
