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Professional Profile
Silvia Edling is a Professor in Educational Science at the University of Gävle, where she leads the research program 'Democracy and Equality: Learning Processes for Social Sustainability'. She holds teaching qualifications for primary education (grades 1-7) and secondary education (History/English), with professional experience since 2003.
Research Focus
Edling's research examines didactics through interdisciplinary lenses including democracy, ethics, historical consciousness, and bullying prevention. Her current projects include: the Gävle Model (a municipality-wide anti-bullying framework), intersections of historical/moral consciousness (VR-funded international collaboration), and social sustainability in learning environments. She emphasizes ethical dimensions in education and policy implementation.
Publication Trends
Recent works (2022-2025) demonstrate strong thematic convergence in three areas: 1) Democratic citizenship education and critical pedagogy, 2) Bullying prevention strategies and school climate optimization, and 3) Philosophical examinations of teachers' professional development. Methodologies blend empirical studies with theoretical discourse analysis.
Awards & Recognition
- Excellent Teacher Award
Leadership & Projects
As scientific leader of the SFO program 'Innovative Learning', Edling coordinates interdisciplinary research addressing societal challenges through education. She directs the Gävle Model project, a practical research initiative reducing school bullying by 40% through systematic data analysis and teacher training. Current grants include Swedish Research Council funding for historical consciousness research.
