Kjerstin Sjursen

Kjerstin Sjursen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pedagogy, Religion and Social Studies at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), located at the Bergen Kronstad campus (B525). She teaches core courses including BACH301 (Bachelor Thesis), BULL101/BULLD101 (Children's Development, Play and Learning), and LES301 (Play, Language and Literature), where she holds subject responsibility.

Her research focuses on foundational educational domains critical to early childhood development. Specializing in pedagogical frameworks that integrate play, language acquisition, and social learning, her work examines how developmental theories translate into practical educational strategies. Key interests include cultural influences on child development, literature-based learning interventions, and interdisciplinary approaches to social studies education in formative years.

While no scientific awards or publications are documented in the provided materials, her teaching portfolio indicates active engagement with curriculum design for bachelor-level teacher education programs. Her operational context centers on Bergen Kronstad's educational facilities, with no noted administrative roles beyond subject coordination.