Hanne Blaafalk

Hanne Blaafalk is a University Lecturer at the Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education, Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). She is actively engaged in research and dissemination related to early childhood education, teacher development, and the political dimensions of kindergarten practice.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on early childhood pedagogy, reflective practice, dialogue in educational settings, teacher identity, and democratic values in kindergartens. She explores how teachers navigate professional challenges and political contexts through reflective and dialogic approaches.

Publications Overview: Her most recent scholarly outputs, all from 2017, center on the role of kindergarten teachers as political actors and the importance of dialogue and reflexivity in teaching. These works highlight interdisciplinary themes bridging educational theory, philosophy, and practice.

• Scientific Publications:
  • The kindergarten teacher as a political actor (2017)
  • The kindergarten teacher as an actor in a politicized kindergarten sector (2017)
  • The "both-and" of dialogue (2017)
  • It's about daring – as I see it (2017)

Advising and Grants: While no formal list of students or grants is provided, her leadership in research groups and participation in educational seminars suggest active involvement in academic mentoring and collaborative projects. She has contributed to professional development initiatives for kindergarten staff and higher education communities.

Labs and Teams: Hanne is affiliated with research groups focused on kindergarten teaching, teacher qualifications, and educational research at OsloMet. She collaborates with scholars like Geir Aaserud and Morten Solheim, contributing to collective scholarly outputs and seminars.