Beate Lund

Beate Lund is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, ICT and Learning at Østfold University College (HIOF). She specializes in Early Childhood Education, with a focus on multilingualism, multiculturalism, and professional mentoring. Her work emphasizes collaboration between kindergartens and higher education institutions through projects like the Teacher Education Kindergarten Project (LUB). She teaches courses such as Children’s Development, Play, and Learning 1 and Bachelor Thesis, integrating theory with practical experience.

Her research addresses topics like resistance in early childhood education, multilingual student challenges, and pedagogical documentation. She co-hosts the Kindergarten Teacher Podcast, exploring professional development, risk assessment in nature play, and intercultural competence. She holds a Master’s in Diversity and Inclusion in Education and has over 20 years of kindergarten experience.

Lund’s publications span books, journal articles, and podcasts, emphasizing sustainable practices, mentorship, and equity. She actively contributes to educational projects like simulation-based learning for teachers and interorganizational partnerships.