Marianne Sandvik Tveitnes

Marianne Sandvik Tveitnes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education, Sports and Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Humanities, University of Stavanger. She is a qualified general teacher and speech therapist with a PhD in educational science, focusing on special education and inclusive pedagogy. Her academic and professional work is deeply rooted in improving inclusive educational practices through research, teaching, and collaboration with schools and public services.

Her research interests include:

• Inclusive education and diversity in schools
• Special education and teacher competence
• Role and development of educational-psychological services (PPT)
• Interdisciplinary and inter-agency collaboration
• Mentoring of novice teachers
• Policy implementation in educational settings

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the practical and ideological challenges of inclusion, competence development, and collaborative frameworks in the Norwegian education system. She frequently publishes on topics such as teacher preparedness, early intervention, Sami perspectives in education, and systemic approaches to student support. Her work bridges theory and practice, often drawing from real-world data and policy developments.

She has contributed to numerous academic books and journals, and her research is frequently presented at national and international conferences such as ECER and AERA. She is actively involved in the decentralized competence development scheme (DeKomp) in Midt-Rogaland and the national network for guidance of newly qualified teachers, demonstrating strong engagement with both policy and practice.

She teaches courses including:

• VVL 100/VVL110/VVL120: Professional guidance for student teachers and teachers in schools
• MGL3600/MGL4600: Special Education in a School for All

Her academic service includes membership in working groups and active dissemination through seminars, conferences, and regional collaborations. While no scientific awards are listed, her sustained scholarly output and leadership in professional development initiatives underscore her significant contributions to the field.

Marianne Sandvik Tveitnes is actively involved in research teams and networks focused on inclusive education and special educational needs. She collaborates closely with municipalities, schools, and national initiatives such as KOSIP (competence mapping for inclusive practice) and DeKomp, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical improvements in educational systems.