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Jenny Edvardsson is a University Lecturer in Educational Sciences and a doctoral student at Kristianstad University, affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education and the Faculty of Teacher Education. She is actively engaged in research and teaching, focusing on the integration of fiction in educational contexts, particularly in science, mathematics, and home and consumer knowledge subjects.
Her research interests include children's and young people's reading engagement, reading comprehension, and the use of fiction as a didactic tool to address complex societal issues such as gender equality and sustainability. She emphasizes practical classroom strategies, including reading logs and book talks, to foster critical reflection and discussion.
The recent publications and presentations highlight a strong thematic focus on using fiction to promote gender equality, sustainability, and literacy across disciplines. Her work often involves collaborative research and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through educational innovation.
- Research Projects: Fiction as a didactic tool in science teaching (2022–2027)
- Expertise Areas: Reading strategies, non-fiction and fiction integration, gender equality in education, sustainability education
Jenny Edvardsson has been an invited speaker at numerous events and contributes to public discourse on reading and education. She has extensive experience as a teacher and school leader in primary and secondary education and continues to influence teacher training and curriculum development through her work.
She is also active in national educational initiatives, having participated in reference groups for the Swedish National Agency for Education, particularly in curriculum and school library matters. Her leadership in commissioned training programs underscores her role as a bridge between academic research and classroom practice.
