Jan Sølberg

Jan Sølberg serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Science Education at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research centers on long-term educational change in science education, specifically examining how organizational factors and teaching cultures influence teaching practices across educational levels from kindergarten to adult education. He designs sustainable change initiatives through municipal support systems and sustained political engagement.

Sølberg's work emphasizes systemic factors in educational transformation, with primary focus on primary and lower secondary science education. His research explores professional learning community development, teacher professional growth, and cultural dynamics within educational institutions. Key methodologies include action research and case studies to identify barriers and enablers of pedagogical innovation.

His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal strong thematic consistency in science education reform, particularly community-based interventions in primary schools, STEM implementation challenges, and competency-driven curriculum design. Cross-cutting trends include longitudinal assessment approaches, interdisciplinary collaborations, and municipal-level policy engagement to ensure sustainable educational change.

Sølberg actively contributes to educational policy through consultancy roles with Danish ministries on primary school evaluation systems (2022-2023) and science progression frameworks. His committee memberships include the Novo Nordisk Foundation (2019-2023) and Naturfagsakademiet's Center of Excellence in Science Education (2021-2027), demonstrating significant institutional influence.

He collaborates extensively with municipal education systems to develop professional learning communities and leads cross-institutional projects like the 'Landing on Mars' seminar series. These initiatives integrate research, practice, and policy to address systemic challenges in science education through sustained partnerships between universities, schools, and community stakeholders.