Erle Slagsvold

Erle Slagsvold serves as an Assistant Professor in Teacher Education and Drama at NLA University College in Oslo, Norway, specializing in integrating theatrical techniques into educational contexts to address mental health and social challenges.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor in Drama and Theatre (2012-2015) from Høgskulen i Volda
• Master's in Aesthetic Subjects with Theatre Communication specialization (2015-2017) from HIOA (now OsloMet)
• Practical Pedagogical Education (PPU) certification (2017-2018) from OsloMet

Slagsvold's research centers on drama as a therapeutic and pedagogical tool, emphasizing mental health awareness, life skills development, and inclusive practices for diverse student populations. His work explores Forum Theatre for societal problem-solving, tailored communication workshops, and strategies for engaging both disruptive and withdrawn students through creative processes.

He currently leads an interdisciplinary research project (2024–present) examining forum theatre applications for diversity and inclusion within physical education teacher training.

Teaching responsibilities encompass Drama in Practice for primary schools, oral skills development, creative play pedagogy for beginner's education, and art/culture curricula for kindergarten settings.