Lise Hannevig

Lise Hannevig is a Senior Lecturer at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies and the Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education. She serves as Study Leader for Area 1 and focuses on leadership development in early childhood education.

• Position: Senior Lecturer
• Institution: Oslo Metropolitan University
• Faculty: Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies
• Department: Department of Kindergarten Teacher Education

Her research centers on pedagogical leadership, change management, participation, learning organizations, and collective learning processes in kindergarten settings. She emphasizes dialogical approaches and organizational development to enhance leadership competencies and professional identity among educators. Her work bridges theory and practice, particularly through the development of digital learning environments and practical guides for dialogue.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on leadership in early childhood education, with recurring themes in collaboration, dialogue, professional development, and the role of assistants in kindergartens. Her work includes textbooks, research reports, and dissemination efforts aimed at improving educational practices and leadership structures in Norwegian kindergartens.

Scientific contributions include a textbook on dialogue, a scoping review on pedagogical leadership, and multiple dissemination articles on staff development and leadership clarity. Notable works address the need to recognize assistants as professionals and the importance of translational competence in leadership.

Lise Hannevig actively mentors and contributes to academic discourse through conferences and collaborative research. She has been involved in projects supporting digital learning environments for leadership training and has advocated for inclusive and empowering workplace cultures in ECEC settings. Her work often involves collaboration with researchers such as Magritt Lundestad, Alona Krieken Laski, and Inger Johanne Riis Tollnes.

She is engaged in advancing pedagogical leadership through research, teaching, and public outreach, contributing significantly to the development of kindergarten teacher education in Norway.