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Katarina Ribaeus is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Work at Karlstad University, Sweden. Her work focuses on democracy in early childhood education, digitalization's role in preschool settings, and the professional development of preschool teachers. She actively collaborates with researchers and practitioners to bridge theory and practice in teacher education.
Her research interests include democratic agency in preschool teacher education, the impact of digitalization on equitable learning environments, and the challenges of performing educational missions within institutional frameworks. She emphasizes participatory and inclusive pedagogies that empower both children and educators.
Ribaeus has co-authored over 25 publications since 2008, with recent works exploring democracy in early childhood education, teacher educators' perspectives on curricular design, and the integration of digital tools in democratic preschool practices. Her work often highlights the tension between performative educational demands and holistic child development.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her professional activities include contributing to collaborative research projects and advising on preschool teacher education reforms. She is affiliated with the Department of Education at Karlstad University, though no specific lab or team collaborations are detailed here.
