Hanna Ruth Choat

Hanna Ruth Choat is a University Lecturer at the Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education, Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University. Her academic work centers on early childhood mathematics and science education, contributing to pedagogical development in kindergarten settings.

Her research interests include mathematics didactics, science in kindergarten, and pattern recognition among young children. She explores how foundational mathematical understanding can develop without formal counting, and how variation theory can stimulate curiosity and learning in early education. Her work emphasizes meaningful, context-based learning experiences that align with children's natural exploration.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on early mathematical cognition, didactic tools, and pedagogical innovation in kindergarten. Themes include pattern discovery, conceptual number understanding, and the role of variation in teaching practices. These works contribute to the growing field of STEM education for preschoolers.

Scientific Affiliations:

• Sustainability, Nature, Health and Movement Research Group
• Language and Learning Environment in Kindergarten and School (SAMBA)

She actively contributes to research dissemination through peer-reviewed journals and professional publications. While no formal advising or grant activities are listed, her collaborative publications suggest engagement in academic partnerships. Her recent co-authorship with Mari Sandbakken and Oliver Thiel indicates teamwork in educational research.

Her work supports the development of evidence-based practices in early childhood teacher education and promotes inquiry-driven learning environments in kindergartens.