Sonja Merethe Mork

Academic interests

Inquiry-Based Science, Scientific practices, Scientific Literacy, Subject Literacy, Argumentation, Professional Development

Background

• Teaching Professional Development Courses in Science Education (inquiry-based science and literacy, in particular reading and writing)
• Project leader
• Developing Learning Resources
• Editor of Nordic Studies in Science Education (NorDiNa) 2010-2013
• PhD in science education 2006, Institute for teacher education and school research, University of Oslo. Thesis: ICT in Science Education. Exploring the Digital Learning Materials at viten.no
• Marie Curie Fellow 2003-2004, University of Leeds
• Teaching posts at primary school, lower secondary school and higher education
• Master in Biology 1996, Norwegian University for Science and Technology
• Teacher education 1992, Levanger University College

Research projects

• Deep Learning
• Science Education for Science Teacher Educators
• Science Keys
• Budding Science & Literacy

Courses taught

Responsible for NATDID4901V Naturfagdidaktikk for lærerutdannere (Science education for science teacher educators)

Appointments

• 2018- Committee for Science Education and Outreach (Novo Nordisk Fonden)
• 2014-2016 Board member Astra (the Danish national science education center)
• 2011-2012 Leader of the group revising the national science curriculum
• 2007 - 2010 Supervisor at the National Research School in Science Education