Ciara Victoria Solheim

Ciara Victoria Solheim is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Oslo. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences as a student and is part of the Teachers’ Professional Development and Educational Change (TEPEC) research group. Her academic background includes a Master in Character Education (University of Birmingham, 2017–2021), a Master in Social Studies Education (University of South Florida, 2007), and a Master in North American Studies (University of Oslo, 2005). She also holds Bachelor degrees in Art History (2000–2002) and English (2002–2003), both from UiO.

Educational Background:

• Master in Character Education, University of Birmingham (2017–2021)
• Master in Social Studies Education, University of South Florida (2007)
• Master in North American Studies, University of Oslo (2005)
• Bachelor in Art History, University of Oslo (2000–2002)
• Bachelor in English, University of Oslo (2002–2003)

Research Interests: Ciara’s work focuses on character education and moral education in educational programs, particularly their application in anti-bullying initiatives. She investigates social injustice through the framework of formation theory (danningsteori) and explores how professional development and teacher education can foster equitable and virtuous educational environments. Her research also delves into democracy in education, emphasizing the role of virtues in shaping classroom practices and student engagement.

Scientific Awards: No awards or honors have been listed in the provided information.

Advising & Grants: Ciara does not have listed advisees or grants in the available texts. As a Doctoral Research Fellow, she is currently focused on her own research trajectory, including contributions to the TEPEC group’s studies on teaching quality and educational policies. No grants or funding sources are explicitly mentioned.

Labs & Teams: She is affiliated with the Teachers’ Professional Development and Educational Change (TEPEC) research group, which examines pedagogical strategies and systemic reforms in education, particularly in Nordic contexts.