Eli Munkebye

Eli Munkebye is a Professor of Science Didactics in the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on science education, teacher development, and innovative pedagogical approaches in primary science education. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning from 2003 to projected 2025.

His research interests center on science education methodology, particularly dialogue-based approaches to teaching science. Munkebye has extensively explored how conversation and dialogue can enhance science learning experiences, especially in outdoor environments and in the context of sustainable development education. His work often examines how teachers implement critical thinking strategies and how students develop scientific understanding through exploratory activities.

Munkebye's publication record shows a clear progression toward sustainability education and critical thinking in recent years, with numerous collaborative works appearing in 2022-2025. His research employs qualitative methodologies, particularly case studies and lesson studies, to examine classroom practices and student experiences in science education.

He has contributed significantly to educational resources through textbooks like the Solaris Naturfag series for primary grades, demonstrating his commitment to bridging research and practice in science education.

Munkebye completed his doctoral dissertation in 2012 titled 'Dialog for læring - den utforskende samtalen i uteskole' (Dialogue for learning - the exploratory conversation in outdoor school), establishing the foundation for his ongoing research in dialogic teaching approaches.