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Ruth Jensen is a Professor at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research at the University of Oslo. She holds a PhD from the University of Oslo (2014) and has extensive experience in educational leadership roles, including serving as a school teacher, manager, and university lecturer before transitioning to academia. Her research focuses on educational leadership, school improvement, and policy implementation.
- Education:
- PhD in Education, University of Oslo (2014)
- Master in Educational Leadership, University of Oslo (2005)
- General Teacher Education (1980) and Further Education (1984)
Research Interests: Jensen's work explores educational leadership development, school leadership practices, and boundary-crossing processes in education. She investigates how leadership tools and policies mediate organizational learning and school improvement. Her theoretical frameworks include Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) and multilevel analysis.
Publications: Her recent work addresses student retention strategies, policy interpretation in leadership courses, and adaptive processes in educational reform. These studies highlight trends in strategic planning, policy implementation challenges, and the role of leadership in bridging institutional gaps.
- Scientific Awards: None explicitly stated.
Advising & Grants: Jensen supervises PhD and master's students, including recent work on mentoring programs and policy reform. She leads major projects like Professional Actors’ Work to Retain Students in Secondary Education (ProAct) and ChangeLead, focusing on educational reform and student retention. She has secured funding from the Norwegian Research Council (NFR) and international collaborations.
Labs/Teams: She contributes to the Curriculum Studies, Leadership and Educational Governance (CLEG) research group and collaborates with institutions like Claremont Graduate University and the University of California, Berkeley.
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