Magnus Österholm
Professor|Professor
- Professional title: Professor
- Email: magnus.osterholm@miun.se
- Location: Sundsvall
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- Employed at the subject:
- Mathematics and Science Education
Background
I was born and raised in a small town called Ludvika. I have a teacher degree from Linköping University for mathematics and physics at the upper secondary level. In Linköping I also got my PhD in mathematics education. After working a short while as a senior lecturer at the Department of Mathematics at Linköping University, I moved to Umeå for a position as a research fellow. I still work at Umeå University, where I am a professor of mathematics education. Since 2016, I work 40% at Mid Sweden University.
Area of interest
The role of language and communication in the learning and teaching of mathematics.
Research
My main research interest is the role of language and communication in the learning and teaching of mathematics, but I have also studied issues in relation to belief-research and teachers' professional development. My main expertise is mathematics education at secondary and tertiary levels, but I have also studied primary level.
Extra contact information
For more information about me and my research, see my homepage: http://osterholm.nu
Research projects
Current
Mathematical problems for an enriched and differentiated teaching