Mari Nygård

Mari Nygård is a Professor of Norwegian Language Didactics and Head of Department at the Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She holds both a master's degree and doctorate in Nordic languages from NTNU, establishing her expertise in linguistic and educational domains.

Her research focuses on grammar and grammar didactics, language learning and linguistic awareness, Norwegian as a second language, writing development, and multilingual education. Nygård's work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, particularly in teacher education contexts where she examines how future teachers understand and implement grammatical concepts.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on empirical studies of student writing, particularly among early writers and multilingual learners. Her research consistently connects grammatical theory with pedagogical practice, exploring how visualization techniques, structured programs, and research-based approaches can enhance grammar education. She frequently collaborates with colleagues like Heidi Brøseth and Randi Solheim on projects examining teacher knowledge and professional development.

Nygård actively supervises master's students, as evidenced by her involvement in theses examining grammatical understanding among teachers and writing development in multilingual contexts. Her media presence through NRK's Språksnakk program demonstrates her commitment to public engagement with linguistic topics.