Thomas Eri

Thomas Eri is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Education and International Studies, Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education. His work focuses on teacher professionalism, aesthetic and exploratory learning processes, and philosophical questions in education, with a strong emphasis on Educational Action Research and Self-Study in teacher education using Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT).

• Teaches and supervises at bachelor, master, and PhD levels
• Specializes in multicultural education, critical pedagogy, and sociocultural theory
• Active in national/international research projects

His research, such as contradictions in international music education collaborations and teacher-librarian partnerships, highlights cross-cultural dynamics and institutional challenges. Publications span topics like Bildung in teacher education, classroom management, and literacy discourses, demonstrating a commitment to bridging theory and practice.

Scientific dissemination includes peer teaching strategies, transformative agency in education, and collaborations with institutions like the University of Oslo and Oslo University College. He is also involved in initiatives like the Cultural School Bag program and contributes to debates on teacher education reform.