Innovative Learning

The societal changes of today are driving new ways of thinking, acting and learning for children, young people and adults in the physical on-line and virtual spaces of tomorrow. The strategic research area Innovative Learning addresses issues of the education and learning of today and tomorrow.

We strive to develop knowledge, strategies and working methods to address the societal changes that affect learning processes for children, young people and adults in formal and informal educational contexts.

In close cooperation with private and public sectors, we address issues relating to the structuring of education and learning for today and tomorrow in order to contribute to a long-term sustainable society built on democracy and justice.

A driving force here is the opportunity to construct research in a new way. Connecting across disciplines to take on complex societal challenges gives us new opportunities for creating knowledge that benefits a broader public.

Anneli Frelin, Research Leader

The strategic research domain Innovative Learning addresses social challenges linked to goals 1, 4, 5, 10 and 16 in Agenda 2030.

In a society characterised by rapid change, high demands are placed on people and organisations to think and act in new ways. Swedish schools face extensive societal challenges: increasing segregation, teacher shortages, declining academic performance, mental health issues among students, rapid digitalisation, a lack of suitable educational environments, and threats to schools in rural and sparsely populated areas. In an era of polarisation and increasing demands for democratic skills, schools are also expected to bear a growing responsibility for social cohesion and a vibrant democracy.

The goal of the strategic research domain Innovative Learning, where we address issues of how education and learning of today and tomorrow can be shaped, is to contribute to a long-term sustainable society that is just and democratic.