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Eva Hammar Chiriac is a Professor in the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning at Linköping University, specializing in the Division of Psychology. Her research focuses on group processes within educational systems, emphasizing cooperative learning, problem-based learning (PBL), and interprofessional problem-based learning (iPBL). She explores how group dynamics influence learning outcomes, particularly in contexts like classrooms and higher education settings. Her work also addresses challenges in assessing knowledge and abilities developed through group collaboration, as well as fostering positive school climates.
Her academic journey includes a PhD in Psychology (2003) and becoming a full Professor at Linköping University in 2020. She leads research projects on group work assessment, classroom management, and school climate improvement, often employing qualitative methods like group observations and focus groups. Collaborations include national and international researchers in social psychology, pedagogy, and medical fields.
Key research areas include:
- Assessment strategies in cooperative learning
- Interprofessional education dynamics
- Student and teacher perspectives on group work fairness
- School climate and teacher-student relationships
Her teaching includes courses on group psychology, social psychology, and group observation techniques. She actively supervises PhD students, including Johan Forsell, and contributes to academic networks like the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE).
