Tuva Bjørkvold

Tuva Bjørkvold is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), affiliated with the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education within the Faculty of Education and International Studies. Her academic and professional focus lies in primary teacher education, particularly in mother tongue didactics, writing instruction, and inquiry-based learning.

Her research interests center on critical thinking in primary education, early literacy development, and innovative pedagogical practices. She is deeply involved in interdisciplinary projects such as the KriT project, which develops models for critical thinking using children’s literature and news, and has led evaluations of classroom activities for six-year-olds. Her work emphasizes student agency, multimodal expression (including drawing and song), and the integration of research into teacher training.

The recent publications of Tuva Bjørkvold reflect a strong trend in educational innovation during and after the pandemic, professional and research-based master’s theses, and interdisciplinary approaches in beginning teacher education. Her articles span journals and edited volumes in literacy, teacher education, and childhood studies, often co-authored with colleagues in collaborative research groups.

She has contributed significantly to academic and public dissemination, participating in seminars, conferences, and media outreach. Notable contributions include public lectures on entrepreneurial master’s theses, transitions from student to professional, and literacy practices. She has also co-authored multiple textbooks for primary Norwegian education, such as the Fabel and Zeppelin series.

• Associate Professor, OsloMet (current)
• Head of Studies – Area of Responsibility 3
• Active in Research and Development in Lower Primary Education
• Key contributor to the KriT project on critical thinking

Bjørkvold is actively engaged in advising and educational development, particularly in the design of professional master’s theses and innovation in teacher education. While specific grant details are not listed, her leadership in funded research projects and dissemination activities indicates active grant involvement. She collaborates closely with research groups focused on early education and literacy.

She is part of a vibrant research environment at OsloMet, working with teams on literacy, teacher education, and educational innovation. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to strengthen the connection between academic training and real-world teaching.