Lena Ostendorf

Lena Ostendorf is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, affiliated with the department of Pedagogy: Music, Dance and Drama. Her research focuses on the intersection of tradition and renewal in music teacher education, examining institutional discourses and cultural practices within educational frameworks.

Her publications highlight themes such as:

• Genealogical analysis of Swedish music teacher education
• Curriculum development tensions between innovation and heritage
• Discourse-analytical approaches to pedagogical practices
• Educational reform challenges in performing arts disciplines