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Research interests
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 7 Finished
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Úttekt á stoð- og stuðningsþjónustu í Hveragerði
Óskarsdóttir, E. (PI), Sverrisdóttir, A. B. (PI), Emilsson Peskova, R. (PI) & Helgadóttir, H. (PI)
1/05/25 → 14/01/26
Project: Research
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The effects of cross-linguistic mediation on learner engagement and language learning in the multilingual primary classroom
Kos, T. (PI), Kopečková, R. (CoI), Emilsson Peskova, R. (CoI), Poggi, C. (CoI) & Bahar, G. (CoI)
2/12/24 → 28/11/25
Project: Research
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Íslenskustoð - undirbúningur nýjar námsleiðar
Emilsson Peskova, R. (PI) & Hreinsdóttir, L. (PI)
1/01/24 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Félagsleg þátttaka og færni í íslensku meðal nemenda í íslenskuverum Reykjavíkurborgar
Emilsson Peskova, R. (PI), Gunnþórsdóttir, H. (PI), Ragnarsdóttir, H. (PI) & Hama, S. R. (PI)
1/01/24 → 15/12/25
Project: Research
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Plurilingual pedagogies in diverse classrooms
Emilsson Peskova, R. (PI), Wolff, C. E. (CoI) & Gunnþórsdóttir, H. (CoI)
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Aspects of quality teaching for L2 students in Nordic lower secondary classrooms
Gunnþórsdóttir, H., Ahlholm, M., Lindholm, A., Krogager Andersen, L., Emilsson Peskova, R. & Slotte, A., 19 Jan 2026, In: Teaching and Teacher Education. 172, 105406.University of Iceland, University of Akureyri
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hidden in plain sight: the global heritage language education sector
Cruickshank, K., Emilsson Peskova, R., Peyton, J. K., Barth, I., Douglas, M., Lu, T. & Ludanyi, R., 2 Dec 2026, In: International Journal of Multilingualism. p. 1 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Námstækifæri fyrir kennara í íslensku sem öðru máli
Emilsson Peskova, R. & Bédi, B., 6 Feb 2026, In: Mannamál.University of Iceland, The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Other Icelandic Research Institutions
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Streamlining Heritage Language Education in Europe: From European Policies to State Support Measures
Emilsson Peskova, R., Kestřánková, M. B., Vaněčková, L. & Chlostová Muñoz, M., 5 Jan 2026, Bridging Worlds: The Power of Heritage Languages in Social Cohesion. Jaumont, F. & Ross, J. F. (eds.). The Center for the Advancement of Languages, Education, and Communities, p. 61-86 25 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Teacher education for an inclusive school system: Connecting policy and classroom practice
Óskarsdóttir, E. & Emilsson Peskova, R., 26 Mar 2026, In: McGill Journal of Education. 60, 1, p. 201-220 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Frá framkvæmd til sjálfbærni: Hugmyndir foreldra og kennara um fjöltyngi í skólum
Sverrisdóttir, R. (Speaker) & Emilsson Peskova, R. (Speaker)
14 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Kennsluhættir og hæfni kennara íslensku sem annars máls
Emilsson Peskova, R. (Speaker) & Bédi, B. (Speaker)
13 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The construction of second language subjects. A comparative analysis of the national curriculum in Denmark and Iceland across educational levels
Emilsson Peskova, R. (Speaker), Møller Daugaard, L. (Speaker), Bade, S. (Speaker) & Kjær Thomsen, M. R. (Speaker)
5 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Educational linguistics in dialogue with inclusive pedagogy
Emilsson Peskova, R. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Plurilingualism at school: Heritage, second, foreign, minority, and sign languages acknowledged, included, and activated
Emilsson Peskova, R. (Speaker)
11 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Má (ég) banna börnum að nota móðurmál í skólanum?
Honkowicz-Bukowska, D., Jónsdóttir, F. B., Gunnþórsdóttir, H. & Emilsson Peskova, R.
16/11/25
2 Media contributions
Press/Media
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Nordic Languages as Second Languages
Emilsson Peskova, R., Bade, S. & Hoffmann, L. W.
10/09/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Language Map 2025 – The Search for Linguistic Resources in Iceland
Emilsson Peskova, R., Halldórsdóttir, Þ. & Vilhjálmsdóttir, K. R.
21/02/25 → 25/02/25
2 Media contributions
Press/Media