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Professor Oded Ben-Horin is Head of the Department of Arts Education at the Institute of Arts, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. He coordinates the Global Science Opera and co-developed its concept, which originated from the International Year of Light 2015. His work focuses on creative education, STEAM integration, and pedagogical improvisation.
- Education: PhD in Arts Education, MA in Music Performance, BA in Business Administration and Musicology
Oded's research explores creative and arts-integrated improvisational practices for Norwegian primary school education (GLU) practicum students. His work bridges science and arts through interdisciplinary interventions like Write a Science Opera (WASO), emphasizing student engagement and collaborative learning.
Recent publications analyze STEAM education, pedagogical improvisation, and interdisciplinary teaching methods, with keywords spanning Arts Education, Science Communication, and Educational Technology. These articles examine trends in science-art collaborations, embodied learning, and inclusive educational practices.
- Scientific Awards:
- Springfrø Prize for Creativity in Schools (2016) for WASO
Oded leads EU-funded projects such as CREATIONS (Horizons 2020), CASE (Erasmus+), and SPACE pedagogical frameworks. He conducts workshops globally and collaborates with institutions like Norwegian Opera, Flemish Opera, and the European Space Agency Technology Center.
His artistic background as a jazz vocalist, composer, and lyricist complements his academic work, fostering innovative approaches to education and public engagement through creative practices.
