Ellen Nesset Mælan

Short description

Ellen Nesset Mælan serves as an Associate Professor in Pedagogy, with a rich educational background that includes professional studies and a specialization in clinical pedagogy, topped with a doctoral degree in the same field. Her doctoral research was conducted under the project "Schools, Learning, Physical Activity and Mental Health," where she defended her thesis titled "Teacher's Practice and Pupils' Mental Health: An Exploratory Study in Secondary School."

Mælan brings a wealth of experience from her work in educational-psychological services and mental healthcare for children and adolescents. She has actively participated in and led numerous development projects within schools and kindergartens.

Her academic interests revolve around the impacts of the learning environment on children and adolescents' learning, development, well-being, and health. Mælan imparts her knowledge through teaching in the fields of inclusive education and special education. Her research endeavors are centered on interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at promoting health and well-being, comprehensive sexuality education, and investigating students' well-being in the post-pandemic era.