Morten Sæther

Morten Sæther is a Lecturer at the Music Department within the Department of Language, Art and Culture at Queen Maud's Memorial College. Appointed as a distinguished lecturer in 2020, he focuses on student learning through research areas like Music Pedagogy, Inclusive Education, and Creative Teaching Methods. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration between music schools and preschools.

Academic background includes a

• 2014 Pedagogical Development Program (University Pedagogy) at NTNU
• 2010 Master's supervision course at PLU (NAFOL)
• 2010 Drama Pedagogical History and Theory (30 credits) at UNIT
• 1990 Cand.Philol. in Musicology at UNIT
• 1985 Cand.Mag. in Music, Pedagogy and Special Education

His research centers on music's role in early childhood education, including inclusive pedagogy, aesthetic processes, and creative outdoor learning. He has explored professional intersections between kindergarten and cultural school teachers, emphasizing music's potential to foster inclusive communities.

Key projects include

• 2018-2022: Action Research Projects on inclusive ECEC
• 2018: 'Art work in kindergarten' focusing on art, culture and creativity

He supervises master's theses and contributes to educational resources like the Musikkisum CD series and textbooks such as Barnet og musikken (3rd edition). His work bridges theoretical research with practical application in preschool teacher training.