Kristin Holte Haug

Kristin Holte Haug is a lecturer at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education within the Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies. She serves as a study leader for Area 1 and is actively involved in pedagogical development and research, with a focus on early childhood education, child protection, and digital learning methods.

Her research interests include digital storytelling, ICT in learning, educational documentation, writing groups with peer response, and professional qualification in kindergarten education. These areas reflect her commitment to innovative teaching practices and child-centered pedagogy. She has contributed significantly to the development of workplace-based teacher education and digital learning platforms in early childhood contexts.

The trends in her publications show a strong emphasis on digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool, reflective practice in teacher education, and child welfare. Her work spans academic journals, textbooks, and public dissemination, demonstrating both scholarly rigor and commitment to practical application in kindergarten settings.

• Child protection for kindergarten staff (2019)
• Child welfare for kindergarten workers (2022)
• See my story: Digital storytelling in kindergarten (2015)
• Digitally told stories: reflection for learning (2012)

She has led and contributed to several research and development projects, including those on digital storytelling, learning organizations in kindergartens, and formative assessment methods. Her advisory and project leadership roles have advanced pedagogical innovation and staff competence development. She is also affiliated with the research groups 'Childlife and professional practice' and 'Kindergarten teacher, teacher, professional qualification and educational research.'

Kristin Holte Haug is actively engaged in public discourse through articles in outlets such as Dagsavisen, Første steg, and Khrono.no, where she discusses topics like child voice, competence development, and educational policy. Her work bridges academic research and real-world application in early childhood education.