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Tomas Ellegaard is an MA & PhD Associate Professor in the Department of People and Technology at Roskilde University, Denmark. He is affiliated with the Childhood, Youth and Family Life Research Learning, Education and Pedagogy (LEAP) group and the Danish Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education and Care. His work focuses on educational psychology, early childhood development, family dynamics, and institutional practices.
Curriculum Highlights:
- 2001: Appointed Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology at Roskilde University.
- 1998: PhD candidate in Psychology at Roskilde University and Research Assistant in Pedagogy at Copenhagen University.
- 1986: Registered Nurse, transitioning to academia later in his career.
Research Interests: Ellegaard’s research explores childhood and adolescence, family-work life balance, history of childcare, everyday life in institutions, child culture, and identity formation. His work critically examines educational policies, curriculum reforms, and societal norms influencing early childhood education.
Key Research Trends: Recent articles address the dominance of English in academic discourse, pandemic impacts on childcare, ethical dilemmas in institutional care, and curriculum reforms. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical challenges in early childhood education.
Professional Activities:
- Consultant for 'En god skolestart' advisory board since 2019.
- Member of review committees and research networks at Aarhus University (2011–2013).
- Organized events like 'Professional Precarities in a Time of Pandemic' (2020).
Labs & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary projects such as 'Normeringers grundlag og betydning' (2019–2020) and 'Appropriate Readiness' (2015–2018), focusing on childcare quality metrics and parental involvement.
