Marion ElisenbergView profile
Assistant Professor
Marion Elisenberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Language, Literature and Culture at Østfold University College's Faculty of Education. She teaches Norwegian subjects across multiple teacher education programs including primary school teacher training, kindergarten teacher training, master's in special education, and continuing education for teachers within competence for quality development. Her educational background includes: University Pedagogy (2011) - Østfold University College Master in Nordic Didactics (2009) - University of Oslo Norwegian 3 (2005) - Østfold University College Norwegian 2 (2004) - Østfold University College Special Education 2 (2002) - Østfold University College Counseling and Social Education (1997) - Oslo University College General teacher education (1981) - Hamar Teacher Training College Ex. Phil. (1973) - University of Bergen Dr. Elisenberg's research focuses on language and literature didactics, with particular emphasis on sustainable development in literature education, transitions between educational levels, multilingual classroom practices, and digitalization in elementary education. Her work explores how literary texts, especially children's literature and graphic novels, can serve as tools for identity development, environmental awareness, and social understanding. She investigates pedagogical approaches that bridge the gap between primary and secondary education, examining how literature instruction can be made more continuous across these transitions. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainability in literature education, with multiple articles examining how teachers incorporate sustainable development goals into their literature work. She also has significant work on class analysis in contemporary literature, particularly through Maria Navarro Skaranger's novel "Emily Forever." Another key thread in her research involves the use of graphic novels, especially Nora Dåsnes' "Ti kniver i hjertet," to explore identity formation and the relationship between form and content in visual storytelling. Her scholarship consistently addresses practical classroom applications while engaging with theoretical frameworks in literary studies and education. Dr. Elisenberg is actively involved in research groups focusing on Literature and Narrativity, Multilingual upbringing and education, and Young children and early childhood education. Her collaborative work, particularly with Camilla Häbler, has produced numerous publications addressing key challenges in contemporary literature education.
