Charlotte U Johannessen

Charlotte U Johannessen is a Lecturer in the Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies. Her work integrates teaching, research, and development with a focus on pedagogy, leadership, and guidance in early childhood education.

Her research interests include:

• Leadership and guidance in kindergartens
• Special education and early intervention
• Children in vulnerable life situations
• Parent and interagency cooperation
• Competence development and organizational change
• Relationship-building in educational settings

Her recent publications (2021–2024) reflect a strong thematic focus on organizational development, leadership, child welfare, and collaborative research in kindergartens. The works demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across education, social work, and psychology, with an emphasis on practical implementation, participatory research, and systemic cooperation. Keywords span educational leadership, child protection, and professional development, indicating a trajectory centered on strengthening kindergarten practices through research-informed innovation.

Scientific awards:

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Charlotte Johannessen actively supervises and collaborates on research and development projects, particularly through the Universitetsbarnehageprosjektet, where she emphasizes co-research with practitioners rather than research on them. While no formal grants are listed, her extensive dissemination and collaborative output suggest active involvement in funded or institutional development initiatives. She has co-authored textbooks and numerous publications aimed at improving professional practice and policy in early childhood education.

Labs and research groups:

• Childlife and Professional Practice (Childlife)
• Leadership, Guidance and Organization Building
• Universitetsbarnehageprosjektet (collaborative research team)