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Magnar Ødegård is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Special Needs Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences. He specializes in disruptive behavior in classrooms, inclusion strategies, and teacher skill development. His academic journey includes a PhD from UiO (2013-2017), postdoctoral fellowships, and visiting scholar roles at the University of California, Berkeley (2014-2017). He has led projects like 'Teachers' Skillful Coping with Disruptive Behavior' and collaborates with institutions in Norway and the U.S. His research integrates phenomenology, psychology, and educational theory to address classroom dynamics and teacher training.
Education:
- PhD in Special Education, University of Oslo (2013-2017)
- Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley (2014-2017)
- Master's (Psychosocial Difficulties), University of Oslo (2009-2010)
- Bachelor's in Special Education, University of Oslo (2006-2009)
Research Interests: Focus on understanding human behavior in educational settings, particularly how teachers manage disruptive behavior using skill acquisition models. He explores mood's role in classroom dynamics and promotes inclusive practices through interdisciplinary approaches. His work emphasizes practical teacher training and systemic support.
Publications span peer-reviewed journals and books, addressing topics like student perceptions of classroom disruptions and pedagogical strategies for inclusion. He co-leads research groups like Challenges of Sustainability in Educational Research (COSER) and Inclusion and Diversity in Education (IncluDEd).
