Karina Rose Mahan
Karina Rose Mahan
Associate Professor of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
karina.r.mahan@ntnu.no
About
Associate Professor of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) at the Department of Teacher Education (ILU). My research areas are Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Second Language Acquisition (SLA), bilingual teaching, Sociocultural Theory, scaffolding, observation and mixed methods.
I am currently leader of the multidisciplinary research group Language Practices in Education (LPE).
I am currently co-leader of the research project AIducate. It has received funding from the EXCITED center.
Background:
I defended my Ph.D. in English didactics at the University of Southeastern Norway in May, 2020. I hold a Master's degree in English language from the University of Oslo, and am a graduate of Norwegian National Research School in Teacher Education (NAFOL). I taught English and Norwegian as Foreign Languages for a private language company for 5 years, and worked as a Lecturer of English at USN for 4 years. In 2016, I won the competition 'Researcher to the film' at USN. In 2017, I won the semifinals for Researcher Grand Prix, and was nominated one of the top ten science communicators in Norway. In 2019, I was a guest researcher at the University of the Basque Country.
Teaching:
I currently have teaching duties in the following courses:
English didacts for PPU fulltime and parttime
English didactics in Grunnskolærerutdanning (GLU) 1-7 and 5-10
English 2 in Grunnskolelærerutdanning (GLU) 1-7
Guidance:
Contact teacher for teacher students in practice
Advisor for FoU-projects (equivalent to Bachelor Thesis) and Master Theses for teacher students of English
Research
Attitudes and Experiences toward Language Policies and Practices at NTNU
This research project investigates how NTNU employees and students experience language policies and practices, and their attitudes toward the use of Norwegian and other languages.
Artificial Intelligence for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
The project explored faculty's beliefs, knowledge, experiences, and practices with artificial intelligence for teaching and learning in higher education.
Publications
2025
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Zarobe, Yolanda Ruiz de.
(2025)
Scaffolding English Language Learners: A Systematic Review.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Amdal, Arne Kristian Karlsen;
Busterud, Lars;
Gjøvik, Øistein;
Grut, Gunnar Inge;
Lysne, Dag Atle.
(2025)
KI Læringssti for deg som skal bli lærer.
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Textbook
2023
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Mahan, Karina Rose.
(2023)
Instructional scaffolding in CLIL
An overview of theory and research.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2021
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Norheim, Helga.
(2021)
Something new and different: student perceptions of content and language integrated learning.
ELT Journal
Academic article
2020
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Mahan, Karina Rose.
(2020)
The comprehending teacher: scaffolding in content and language integrated learning (CLIL).
Language Learning Journal
Academic article
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Mahan, Karina Rose.
(2020)
Teaching Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Classroom practices and student perspectives in three Norwegian classrooms.
Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge/Universitetet i Søraust-Noreg
Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge/Universitetet i Søraust-Noreg
Doctoral dissertation
2018
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Brevik, Lisbeth M.;
Ødegaard, Marianne.
(2018)
Characterizing CLIL teaching: new insights from a lower secondary classroom.
International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Academic article
Journal publications
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Norheim, Helga.
(2021)
Something new and different: student perceptions of content and language integrated learning.
ELT Journal
Academic article
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Mahan, Karina Rose.
(2020)
The comprehending teacher: scaffolding in content and language integrated learning (CLIL).
Language Learning Journal
Academic article
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Brevik, Lisbeth M.;
Ødegaard, Marianne.
(2018)
Characterizing CLIL teaching: new insights from a lower secondary classroom.
International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Academic article
Books
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Amdal, Arne Kristian Karlsen;
Busterud, Lars;
Gjøvik, Øistein;
Grut, Gunnar Inge;
Lysne, Dag Atle.
(2025)
KI Læringssti for deg som skal bli lærer.
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
NTNU Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Textbook
Part of book/report
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Mahan, Karina Rose;
Zarobe, Yolanda Ruiz de.
(2025)
Scaffolding English Language Learners: A Systematic Review.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Mahan, Karina Rose.
(2023)
Instructional scaffolding in CLIL
An overview of theory and research.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
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Mahan, Karina Rose.
(2020)
Teaching Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Classroom practices and student perspectives in three Norwegian classrooms.
Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge/Universitetet i Søraust-Noreg
Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge/Universitetet i Søraust-Noreg
Doctoral dissertation
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2025
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2025) KI i skolen - er det innafor? Foredrag – Researchers Night 2025 - NTNU. Foredrag – Researchers Night 2025 - NTNU 2025-09-25 - 2025-09-25
2024
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InterviewLarsen, Dag Eivind Undheim; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2024) Blar opp for språksatsing. Klassekampen Klassekampen [Journal] 2024-04-19
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose; Busby, Nicole Louise; Angelis, Gessica Luisa de; Flikke, Julie Katrine; Hammer, Svenja; Lorenz, Eliane. (2024) Experiences and attitudes toward language policy at NTNU. Styremøte , Kalvskinnet 2024-04-24 - 2024-04-24
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InterviewMahan, Karina Rose; Eliasson, Per-Olof. (2024) Internationella forskare i Norge föreslås behöva lära sig norska. Universitetsläraren Universitetsläraren [Internet] 2024-03-27
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2024) Kunstig intelligens i skolen - hva innebærer det?. Lærerseminar , Trondheim 2024-03-15 - 2024-03-15
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InterviewMahan, Karina Rose; Sandvoll, Magnus Vattekar. (2024) Over 400 Employees React to New Language Demands: - Shocked. Universitetsavisa Universitetsavisa [Internet] 2024-02-01
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose; Hammer, Svenja; Angelis, Gessica Luisa De; Busby, Nicole Louise; Lorenz, Eliane; Flikke, Julie Katrine. (2024) Holdninger og erfaringer med språkpolitikken ved NTNU. Styremøte , Trondheim 2024-02-07 - 2024-02-07
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InterviewMahan, Karina Rose; Larsen, Hege. (2024) Advarer mot å tvinge ansatte på norskkurs. Khrono Khrono [Internet] 2024-02-08
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InterviewMahan, Karina Rose; Dixon, Emily. (2024) Sector pushes back against Norway local language learning rule. Times Higher Education Times Higher Education [Journal] 2024-03-24
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LectureGrundstrom, Casandra Ann; Røkenes, Fredrik Mørk; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2024) How do teachers teach AI?. Excited Mini-project breakfast meeting , Trondheim 2024-01-19 - 2024-01-19
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PosterRøkenes, Fredrik Mørk; Mahan, Karina Rose; Grundstrom, Casandra Ann. (2024) How do teachers teach AI in higher education?. Læringsfestivalen 2024 , Trondheim 2024-05-27 - 2024-05-28
2023
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose; Busby, Nicole Louise; Angelis, Gessica Luisa De; Flikke, Julie Katrine; Hammer, Svenja; Lorenz, Eliane. (2023) A language needs analysis at NTNU. FORSKERSAMLING OM SPRÅK I HØGARE UTDANNING , Bergen 2023-12-07 - 2023-12-07
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2023) Norwegian as the only working language: Is it sustainable? Investigating staff and students’ language practices and beliefs at NTNU. Norwegian as the only working language: Is it sustainable? Investigating staff and students’ language practices and beliefs at NTNU. , NTNU 2023-01-12 - 2023-01-12
2022
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2022) Tales of a young researcher: Becoming a female professor in Norway. Women's History Month , Guadalajara 2022-04-01 - 2022-04-01
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2022) How to use English more in English class. DEKOM , Melhus 2022-11-21 - 2022-11-21
2021
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2021) Scaffolding CLIL learning in secondary school: benefits and challenges. Working CLIL colloqium 2021 , Online 2021-03-26 - 2021-03-27
2020
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2020) Psykisk helse: Hvordan komme helskinnet gjennom doktorgraden. Roundtable ved PhD days , Digitalt og Drammen 2020-09-25 - 2020-09-25
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2020) 10 tips for a PhD candidate. Møte for stipendiater ved PhD programmet PEDRES 2020-09-02 - 2020-09-02
2017
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InterviewSildnes, Ingvild; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2017) Språkforsker til topps i Forsker grand prix. https://www.usn.no/aktuelt/nyhetsarkiv/sprakforsker-til-topp https://www.usn.no/aktuelt/nyhetsarkiv/sprakforsker-til-topp [Internet] 2017-09-22
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2017) Engelsk i andre fag enn engelsk. Forsker grand prix, nasjonal finale , Trondheim 2017-09-30 - 2017-09-30
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2017) Naturfag på engelsk? Når engelsk flyter over i andre fag. Kunnskap til lunsj , Campus Vestfold 2017-02-21 - 2017-02-21
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose; Brevik, Lisbeth M.; Ødegaard, Marianne. (2017) Conference paper: Characterizing the Quality of CLIL Instruction. The Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) , Bologna 2017-05-02 - 2017-05-05
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InterviewSildnes, Ingvild; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2017) Våre Forsker grand prix deltakere. https://min.usn.no/ansatte/aktuelt/informasjon-alle-ansatte/ https://min.usn.no/ansatte/aktuelt/informasjon-alle-ansatte/ [Internet] 2017-06-13
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InterviewSildnes, Ingvild; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2017) Solid innsats i Forsker grand prix. https://www.usn.no/aktuelt/nyhetsarkiv/solid-innsats-i-forsk https://www.usn.no/aktuelt/nyhetsarkiv/solid-innsats-i-forsk [Internet] 2017-10-01
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose; Brevik, Lisbeth M.; Ødegaard, Marianne. (2017) Conference paper: The Quality of CLIL Teaching. European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) , København 2017-08-22 - 2017-08-25
2016
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InterviewMahan, Karina Rose; Sildnes, Ingvild. (2016) Språkforsker vant filmkonkurranse. Høgskolen i Sørøst-Norge Høgskolen i Sørøst-Norge [Internet] 2016-09-25
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Academic lectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2016) Conference Presentation: Quality of CLIL instruction. NAFOL Mixed Methods Seminar , Trondheim 2016-09-01 - 2016-09-02
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PosterMahan, Karina Rose. (2016) The Quality of CLIL Instruction. NAFOL seminar , Kristiansan 2016-10-17 - 2016-10-18
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LectureMahan, Karina Rose. (2016) English isn't only only. Network for English teachers in Rogaland , Stavanger 2016-11-15 - 2016-11-15
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Academic lectureBrevik, Lisbeth M.; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2016) Conference paper: Linking instruction and student achievement to reading in English as a second language. ECER 2016 , Dublin 2016-08-22 - 2016-08-26
2013
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InterviewAkhtar, Ali; Mahan, Karina Rose. (2013) Do you think you can good English?. Stavanger Aftenblad Stavanger Aftenblad [Internet] 2013-07-26