Ellen Nesset Mælan

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Ellen Nesset Mælan is associate professor in pedagogy. Her education includes professional studies in pedagogy, specialization in clinical pedagogy and a doctoral degree in pedagogy. Mælan was a doctoral student in the project "Schools, learning, physical activity and mental health" and defended the thesis Teacher's practice and pupils' mental health: an exploratory study in secondary school. She has extensive experience from educational-psychological service and mental health care for children and adolescents. Mælan has participated and led a number of development projects in schools and kindergartens.

Mælan is interested in how the learning environment influences children and young people's learning and development, well-being and health. She teaches in inclusive education and special education. Her research is focused on interdisciplinary collaboration to promote helath and well-being, comprehensive sexuality education, and students' post-pandemic well-being.