Marit Pettersen

Marit Pettersen is a Senior Lecturer at Diakonova University College, specializing in pedagogy. She leads the Master's program in Special Education with a focus on early childhood and holds subject responsibility for courses such as MSKSR4021 - Communication, Language Stimulation, and Relationship Skills. Her teaching spans both bachelor's and master's degrees in kindergarten teacher education, covering special education topics, vulnerability and resilience in children's upbringing, research methodology, and international case studies.

• Education includes a Master's in Special Education, a PhD in practice-oriented action research, and certification in language and ability testing.
• Her research interests center on early childhood special education, communication challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder transitions from kindergarten to school, inclusive education practices, and playful interactions among peers.
• Marit has disseminated knowledge through academic posters, lectures, and publications focusing on micro-level transitions, play-based learning in special needs education, and student activity in early childhood education.
• She contributes to internationalization via exchange programs and curriculum development in group-based preschool teacher education.