Martin Blaauw Sandell

Martin Blaauw Sandell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Education and International Studies. He plays a key role in teacher education, particularly in physical education, and serves as Head of Studies in his department. His work is centered on curriculum development, assessment practices, and movement-based learning in physical education.

His research interests span Physical Education, Curriculum Development, Outdoor Education (friluftsliv), Assessment in Education, and Didactics. He investigates how reforms such as LK20 impact teaching and learning in physical education, with a focus on equity, student understanding, and teacher interpretation. His scholarly work emphasizes inclusive practices, ethical values like fair play, and the philosophical foundations of physical education.

The recent articles reflect a strong trend toward analyzing post-reform physical education in Norway, particularly around assessment, curriculum interpretation, and student-teacher dynamics. Many of his publications stem from the FUSK research project, which examines teaching and learning in physical education after curriculum renewal. His work bridges academic research and public discourse, with frequent contributions to Utdanningsnytt.no.

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Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, Sandell collaborates extensively with researchers and educators in large-scale projects like FUSK. He contributes to teacher competence development through seminars and publications. Though no grants are explicitly mentioned, his involvement in disseminated research reports and funded projects suggests active participation in research initiatives.

Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the FUSK (Forskningsbasert undervisning og samarbeid om læring i kroppsøving) research group, which investigates teaching, learning, and assessment in physical education after the LK20 reform. This collaborative team includes researchers from OsloMet and other institutions, producing influential reports and publications.