Christine Sivertsen

Christine Sivertsen is a College Lecturer in Drama at Queen Maud Memorial College for Early Childhood Education (DMMH), where she has been employed since 2021. She teaches across multiple programs and grade levels, serves as subject coordinator for courses BHFOR3510 and BHKKK2013, acts as class teacher, and coordinates the drama subject group. Previously, she was Editor-in-Chief of DRAMA - Nordic Drama Pedagogical Journal (2019-2022) and has 11 years of experience as an artistic director for secondary school performances.

Education

• University and College Pedagogy 1, DMMH (2022-2023)
• Master in Aesthetics (Drama and Theatre Communication), OsloMet (2014-2016)
• Continuing Education in English, OsloMet/Østfold University College (2012-2014)
• Practical Pedagogical Education, University of Agder (2007-2008)
• Piano Pedagogy, Music Conservatory in Kristiansand (2006-2008)
• Bachelor in Music and Drama, University of Agder (2003-2006)

Her research examines student participation in performance work and educator roles in artistic school contexts, with expertise spanning drama pedagogy, music pedagogy, devising techniques, and English education. She integrates interdisciplinary approaches from her background in piano performance and theatrical production.

Supervision & Dissemination

Sivertsen supervises bachelor students and examines practical/written exams at DMMH. She previously mentored PPU students from the University of Oslo and University of Southeast Norway. Her dissemination includes:

• Course in Stage Production for Ingeråsen School teachers (2020)
• Drama seminar for Leangen Kulturbarnehage (2022)