Tone Rove Nilsen

Tone Rove Nilsen is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioral Research in Education, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of South-Eastern Norway (UIS), based in Porsgrunn. Her research focuses on early childhood education and care (ECEC), with particular emphasis on children's play, learning environments, play materials, bullying, and educational transitions.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of pedagogy, child development, and educational policy. She investigates how physical environments in kindergartens affect children’s play opportunities, how teachers’ beliefs influence material selection, and how bullying manifests and can be addressed in early childhood settings. She also explores children’s perspectives during the transition from ECEC to formal schooling.

The recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on qualitative and multimethod research in ECEC, particularly within Norwegian contexts. Themes include play affordances, educational quality, music education, and bullying prevention. Her work often employs systematic reviews, case studies, and conference-based empirical presentations, reflecting strong engagement with both national and international research communities.

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She has collaborated extensively with researchers such as May Irene Furenes, Thomas Moser, Ingrid Midteide Løkken, and others on projects related to ECEC quality and behavioral research. While no specific grants are listed, her involvement in systematic reviews and multimethod studies suggests participation in funded research initiatives. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations at EECERA, ECER, and anti-bullying forums.

Dr. Nilsen is affiliated with the Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioral Research in Education, a research group dedicated to improving educational practices through evidence-based studies in learning environments and child behavior. Her work supports policy development, teacher education, and kindergarten practices in Norway.