Trude Hoel

Trude Hoel is a Professor of Reading Science at the National Centre for Reading Education and Reading Research (Lesesenteret) within the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Humanities at the University of Stavanger. Her work focuses on advancing literacy in early childhood, particularly in kindergarten settings, and she is actively involved in national and international research collaborations.

Research Interests:

• Reading Science and Early Literacy Development
• Digital Literacy and Use of Digital Picture Books
• Dialogic and Shared Reading Practices
• Language Stimulation in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)
• Inclusion of Multilingual Children and Families
• Children's Narratives and Literary Engagement

Her recent publications show a strong trend in examining the impact of digital media on early reading, comparing print and digital formats, and supporting educators and parents in fostering literacy. The research spans empirical studies, design of educational resources, and analysis of reading behaviors in diverse contexts.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising and Grants:
Trude Hoel leads the competence and collaboration project SPrELL and is a member of the management team at FILIORUM – Centre for Kindergarten Research. She has collaborated extensively with the public sector, practice fields, and business communities on development and research projects. While specific grants and advisees are not listed, her leadership roles indicate active supervision and project funding involvement.

Labs and Teams:
She is affiliated with the National Centre for Reading Education and Reading Research and contributes to FILIORUM. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects like SPrELL and VEBB, focusing on innovation in early literacy and kindergarten research.