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Ricardo Goncalves is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University’s School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Education and combines his academic work with a background as a licensed preschool teacher. His research focuses on didactics, gender equality in ECEC, and the role of male practitioners, particularly exploring physical touch as a pedagogical tool.
- PhD in Education
- Specializes in gender norms in preschool settings
- Member of ReCEL, EECERA Gender SIG, and HOME research groups
His recent publications analyze how physical touch shapes male practitioners’ professional practices and children’s learning. Notable work includes studies on Brazilian children’s perceptions of teacher roles and cross-cultural comparisons of ECEC gender dynamics. He presents at international conferences like EECERA and OMEP, emphasizing tactile interactions as critical pedagogical acts.
Ricardo teaches courses on play, aesthetics, and critical pedagogy in preschool teacher training. He actively challenges gender stereotypes in early education through his research and collaborations.
