Mikhail Gradovski

Mikhail Gradovski is a Professor of Social Pedagogy at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Social Sciences. His academic work centers on dialogic and Bakhtinian pedagogy, with a strong emphasis on ethical, philosophical, and practical dimensions of education and supervision.

• University: University of Stavanger
• School: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Department: Department of Social Sciences
• Position: Professor of Social Pedagogy
• Email: mikhail.gradovski@uis.no
• Room: KA A-233

Gradovski's research interests include dialogic pedagogy, early childhood education, doctoral supervision, ethics in social work, and transformative knowledge societies. His work is deeply influenced by Mikhail Bakhtin’s concepts of dialogue, chronotope, and polyphony. He explores how these ideas inform pedagogical practices, supervision, and ethical decision-making in educational and social contexts.

The recent articles and publications of Mikhail Gradovski reveal a consistent engagement with dialogic theory, supervision ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work spans philosophy of education, early childhood development, and social work, often integrating Bakhtinian concepts with practical educational challenges. There is a clear trend toward international collaboration, particularly with scholars in New Zealand, Finland, and Russia, and a growing focus on transformative and transdisciplinary research methodologies.

While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record in high-impact journals and books with publishers like Springer Nature and Palgrave Macmillan reflects significant scholarly recognition.

Gradovski is actively involved in advising and supervising doctoral candidates, having led supervisor development courses and conducted research on PhD supervision. He has contributed to national and international conferences on doctoral education and supervision. His work often addresses ethical dilemmas and interprofessional collaboration, particularly in social work and reintegration after incarceration.

He is associated with research projects such as the ISPAS project on interprofessional collaboration and has contributed to book series on the first 1000 days of early childhood. His public engagement includes commentary on academic freedom and participation in international dialogic research initiatives.