Current research projects

PIRLS - Reading skills

PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) is an international comparative study of the reading skills of 4th grade pupils. The study is designed to identify differences in international teaching methods, and it enables countries to learn from each other.

ICILS - Computer and information literacy

ICILS (International Computer and Information Literacy Study) is an international comparative study of the pupils' computer and information literacy skills.

NAFA Baseline measurement

The Danish academy of science education, NAFA, aims to encourage motivational and rewarding science teaching in primary and lower secondary schools.

Exploring School Culture

A research project on the impact of school culture on social and gender inequality among pupils.

G-EPIC

The overall aim of the project is to create real change and close gender gaps in political leadership.

YoungEqual

A study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's and young people's education, well-being, mental health and living conditions in the Nordic countries.

TIMSS - Maths and science skills

TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) is an international comparative study of pupils’ proficiency in maths and science. Denmark participates with students from the 4th grade.

ICCS - Political education

The ICCS (International Civic and Citizenship Education Study) is an international comparative study of political education for young people in the 21st century. The study's empirical data is collected through questionnaire surveys of school teachers, head teachers and 8th grade students.

INSPECT

The restrictions and uncertainty associated with COVID-19 have negatively impacted the learning and well-being of many pupils. The Nordic INSPECT project investigates the long-term consequences of COVID-19.

The Samfo project

In recent years, significant investments have been made to strengthen professional collaboration in primary and lower secondary schools. But how do teachers and early childhood educators collaborate with each other?

Orienta4VET

The Orienta4VET project aims to promote access to vocational education and training (VET) and to retain students and help them complete their education.

Completed research projects

Emergency remote teaching during the coronavirus crisis

When the corona epidemic broke out in Denmark in March 2020, all pupils were sent home at very short notice due to school closures, and classes had to be conducted as emergency remote teaching.

Schools during the corona pandemic - Danish results of the 2020-21 REDS survey

A study of how Danish pupils, teachers and head teachers handled and experienced the pandemic from an international perspective.

Goal-oriented teaching in Danish and mathematics

Goal-oriented teaching in Danish and mathematics A predominantly qualitative evaluation of the Danish public school reform in 2013.

The Sangglad evaluation project

An evaluation project on the importance of supporting singing activities in daycare.

Quality of daycare

Preliminary project ahead of a national project on mapping and analysing the quality of daycare in Denmark.

New approaches to collaboration between early childhood educators at schools

The research project investigates the professional contribution of early childhood educators to increasing the participation, learning and development of below-average performing boys in the first years of primary level schooling.

IT in schools during the corona pandemic - Results of the ICILS Teacher Panel 2020

A study of the development of teachers' use of and attitudes towards IT in schools during the corona pandemic.

Taste didactics

A series of research and development projects within home economics dedicated to developing teaching practices with focus on taste and palatability.

Learning for life

A long-term Danish project aimed at improving the academic performance of children in care.

Food and meals in daycare facilities

A research and development project across 11 municipalities that studies and develops: a) practices in collaboration between parents, pre-school teachers and cooks at daycare facilities, b) children's participation in meals, and c) tasting and meal pedagogies.

Increased focus on children's learning in daycare

A research and development project focusing on differentiated parent collaboration and a safe and stimulating learning environment for all pre-school children.

Data-driven management and learning analytics

The Learning Analytics project focuses on data-driven teaching, learning and school development, especially pedagogical, ethical and management aspects of data-driven pedagogical practice.

Game-Based Learning in the 21st century

A research project focusing on increasing pupil motivation and strengthening their pupils' by incorporating gaming tools into teaching.

Revised 02.09.2024

Jacob Højgaard Christensen