Gjertrud Kalseth

Gjertrud Kalseth is a Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy in the Department of Teacher Education and Pedagogy at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She is actively engaged in teaching and research, focusing on supervision and pedagogical development in teacher education.

Her research interests include practicum supervision, mentorship in teacher training, and the professional development of educators. She explores how university-based teacher educators support students in practice settings and how alternative models can enhance vocational relevance in education.

Her recent publications, spanning from 2017 to 2024, reflect a consistent focus on the role of teacher educators, mentorship frameworks, and innovative practicum designs. These works highlight trends in collaborative inquiry, narrative methods, and flexible training models.

She is a member of the research group Lærerutdanning i forandringstid (LIFT) and participates in the Tednet - Teacher Education Network project, which promotes student-active learning and accessible supervisor training for kindergarten and school teachers.

She has collaborated with researchers such as Karin Helene Danielsen, Kirsten Sivertsen Worum, and Vivienne Mackisack. While no formal awards are listed, her sustained scholarly contributions indicate recognition within the field. She advises on supervisor training programs and contributes to curriculum innovation in teacher education.

Her work is situated within structured research initiatives and projects, including Studentaktiv læring i fleksible studier and Fleksibel og tilgjengelig veilederutdanning for lærere i barnehage og skole, reflecting a commitment to accessible and adaptable pedagogical models.