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Jan Grannäs is an Associate Professor and University Lecturer at Gävle University's Department of Educational Science, affiliated with the ROLE research group (Research On Learning Environments). His work focuses on didactics and educational science, emphasizing learning environments, school architecture, and educational policy. Grannäs holds a PhD from Uppsala University (2011) with a thesis on citizenship education.
His research interests include analyzing how physical and social school environments influence teaching practices, student safety, and educational equity. He explores topics such as flexible learning spaces, teacher-student relationships, and the role of technology in schooling. Recent work examines innovative school building designs, policy reforms' impacts, and participatory methods for educational space evaluation.
Grannäs' articles consistently address the interplay between physical environments and pedagogy, with notable contributions on pre-occupancy evaluations of school spaces and the analytical modeling of affordances. His 2025 studies on teacher experiences in flexible environments and multimodal classroom walkthroughs highlight methodological innovations. He collaborates extensively with schools and municipalities, producing actionable insights via projects like CoReD (Collaborative ReDesign).
While no scientific awards are listed, his prolific publication record (over 80 entries) reflects sustained academic engagement. He advises no listed students but contributes to education through research dissemination and role in the ROLE group, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on learning environments.
