Ingrid Veronika Midteide Løkken
دانشیار · Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
University of Stavangerمعرفی
Ingrid Veronika Midteide Løkken is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioral Research in Education, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Stavanger. Her work focuses on early childhood education and care (ECEC), with an emphasis on learning environments, social-emotional development, peer relations, and bullying prevention.
Her research interests include:
- Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
- Learning Environments
- Social-Emotional Development
- Peer Relations and Inclusion
- Bullying Prevention in Kindergartens
- Parent-Staff Collaboration
- Multisensory Learning (especially olfaction in digital reading)
Recent publications highlight experimental studies on smell-enhanced digital books and systematic reviews on ECEC quality, inclusion, and anti-bullying strategies. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers across Norway and internationally.
Her recent publications show a strong trend in exploring innovative methods to enhance child engagement and well-being in ECEC settings, particularly through sensory integration and collaborative practices between educators and families. The articles span journals and conferences in education, child development, and behavioral research, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach.
She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.
Ingrid Løkken actively contributes to academic and professional discourse through conference presentations and publications. She collaborates with teams focused on ECEC quality, behavioral research, and inclusion. Her projects often involve observational studies, experimental designs, and policy analysis, particularly related to the Norwegian Kindergarten Act and Nordic educational frameworks.
