Inger Kristine Jensen

Inger Kristine Jensen serves as Assistant Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), Faculty of Education and International Studies, specifically within the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education where she holds the position of Head of Studies area 7. Her academic work centers on science education for primary and lower secondary levels, with particular emphasis on developing effective teaching methodologies and curriculum design.

Dr. Jensen's research interests span multiple interconnected areas including science education, critical thinking development in primary education, flipped classroom approaches in science teaching, and systems thinking about environmental issues. She leads and participates in several significant research projects such as KriT (an interdisciplinary project developing educational models for critical thinking using children's literature and news) and FiNa (focused on digitally supported flipped classroom learning design to facilitate student active learning in science education).

Her recent publication record (2018-2025) demonstrates consistent scholarly output across scientific publications, textbooks, and dissemination activities. The research trends show a strong focus on integrating critical thinking with sustainability education through innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly using news items and cross-curricular methods to address environmental issues in primary science classrooms. She frequently collaborates with researchers including Charlotte Aksland, Kirsti Marie Jegstad, and Kristin Torjesen Marti.

As Head of Studies area 7, Dr. Jensen plays a significant role in teacher education curriculum development. Her textbook contributions, particularly the "Nye Gaia" series (2015), demonstrate her commitment to creating practical educational resources for primary science and social studies education. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her involvement in multiple research projects suggests successful funding acquisition.

Dr. Jensen contributes to the Classroom Research and Development Work on the Lower Primary Level research group, focusing on initial education approaches. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical classroom applications, particularly in developing students' critical thinking skills through science education contexts.