Tone Cronblad Krosshus

Tone Cronblad Krosshus is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Aesthetic Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Sciences at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), based at Notodden Campus. She teaches drama and theatre in teacher education and BA Art and Design programs while researching theatre's societal impact through educational and democratic lenses.

Education:

• Master in Theatre Science, University of Oslo (2006-2008)
• Teacher Education in Practical/Aesthetic Subjects, Telemark University College (2000-2003)
• PhD coursework: Arts-based Research (USN, 2017), Research Methodology (HBV, 2013), Gender Studies (Umeå University, 2010-2011)

Research Focus: Her work centers on aesthetic learning processes where theatre activates theoretical understanding, emotional engagement, and ethical reasoning. Current projects investigate the cultural school bag's educational potential and Ibsen-based pedagogical methods, emphasizing how theatrical practices foster democratic citizenship and community development through embodied learning experiences.

Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in available sources.

Grants & Supervision: She secures project funding through RFF and institutional collaborations, currently managing the 'Learning by Ibsen' initiative (2024-2028) with Gyldendal and Sølvåren. While formal student supervision isn't detailed, her research group and projects provide experiential learning opportunities for graduate students in applied theatre contexts.

Research Infrastructure: She co-leads ForEst (Research Group for Aesthetic Learning Processes), which examines how artistic processes transform educational encounters. Her community engagement extends to directing Notodden Children's and Youth Theatre, creating real-world laboratories for testing aesthetic learning theories in public settings.