Lillian Ylvisåker Pedersen

Lillian Ylvisåker Pedersen is an Associate Professor at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Pedagogy, Religion and Social Sciences. She teaches in preschool teacher education programs and the Master in Preschool Knowledge, while supervising bachelor, master, and PhD candidates.

• Education: PhD in Educational Science
• Roles: Research Coordinator in the Teacher Education Preschool Project, Research Group Leader for "Kvartdagsliv i barnehagen" (Everyday Life in Kindergarten)

Her research focuses on preschools as educational arenas, exploring the interplay between movement and upbringing, interactions, and co-creation. She investigates how play, children's self-development, and competence-building in staff groups shape pedagogical practices.

Recent publications highlight trends in co-creating pedagogical methods, integrating movement into educational frameworks, and enhancing mentorship practices in preschool teacher training. Her work emphasizes collaborative teaching, curriculum innovation, and reflective practices in early childhood education.

She leads workshops and coordinates R&D collaborations, bridging theory and practice in preschool education through projects like "FOU-samarbeid" (Research Collaboration) with four preschool teacher education kindergartens (2021-2024).