Sofia Vikstrom

Publications
  • Research Article
    Pedagogic Leadership in Higher Education Using Participatory Action Research Strategies - Illustrative Cases from Three Pedagogical Development Contexts
    Author(s): Sofia Vikstrom,Carina Bostrom,Annsofi Johannsen*Sofia Vikstrom,Carina Bostrom,Annsofi Johannsen*

    Introduction: In higher education there is a constant need for developments that are sustainable and enhanced quality. The academic leader plays a significant role in that work, which ultimately aims to result in beneficial outcomes for the students. This paper describes how participatory action research as a democratic and inclusive method, can facilitate the academic’s participation in their own, as well as in academic programmes’ quality enhancement. Objectives: The aim was to illustrate and describe how academic leaders can engage teachers in pedagogical developmental work, such as curriculum development, pedagogic profiles, pedagogical reviews, by using a participatory action research perspective. Methods: A multiple case study enables the researcher to explore differences within and between cases. In this study, three cases have used a Participatory A.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000388

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