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Eva Ärlemalm-Hagsér is a Professor at the Division of Early Childhood Education within the School of Education, Culture and Communication at Mälardalen University. Her work focuses on advancing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), particularly in early childhood settings. She leads research on outdoor play, child agency, and curriculum integration of sustainability principles.
Her research explores how Swedish preschools implement sustainability through pedagogical practices, with a focus on the outdoor environment as a learning resource. Key themes include teacher perspectives, policy implementation, and the role of dialogue in fostering ecological awareness.
Recent work highlights shifts in ECEfS (Early Childhood Education for Sustainability) research, emphasizing global-local intersections and transformative teaching strategies. She has contributed to frameworks like the OMEP ESD Rating Scale and led the 'Sustainable Preschool' research program (2021-2024).
- Research Focus: Sustainability in early education, outdoor learning, teacher identity
- Key Projects: Swedish preschool sustainability initiatives, cross-cultural comparisons
- Methodologies: Mixed methods, participatory approaches, policy analysis
