The Future of Education
Patrick Murphy
Institution: Nord University
Address: Staulhagen 2
Postal Code: 8700
Country: Norway
Patrick has a degree in English and studies in pedagogy from the University of Oslo, currently associate profesor, English, at Nord University, Norway. 30 years experience teaching English in primarily teacher training, and has experience in teaching literature, language and social studies; though has the past years specialised in English subject didactics and methodology - both in teacher training programs for future year 1-7 and 5-10 teachers, and in-service training.
Special fields of interest and ongoing research are the extended classroom, in-depth learning, 21st century skills, and educating teachers through exemplary practical approaches and teacher-student communication.
When not working, Patrick and his wife enjoy sailing the beautiful coasts of Northern Norway, hiking in the mountains, and following the pursuits of their son who has completed his his master's degree in theatre directing at University of East London, and employed by TeatretVårt in Molde, Norway. Oh, and we have the joy of following up our first grand child.
Special fields of interest and ongoing research are the extended classroom, in-depth learning, 21st century skills, and educating teachers through exemplary practical approaches and teacher-student communication.
When not working, Patrick and his wife enjoy sailing the beautiful coasts of Northern Norway, hiking in the mountains, and following the pursuits of their son who has completed his his master's degree in theatre directing at University of East London, and employed by TeatretVårt in Molde, Norway. Oh, and we have the joy of following up our first grand child.
