Academic interests
Multi-species encounters, (animals, nature, toddlers 0-3). Posthuman theories. Student active learning activities. Practice Collaboration. Simulation-Based Learning in Professional Training Programmes.
Courses taught
- Childrens Development, Play and Learning 1
- Early childhood studies (0-3 years)
- Art, culture and creativity
- Artistic forms of expression for and with children
- Bachelor thesis
Background
Education:
- Bachelor og Early Childhood Education 1994,
- Special Education (Reading and writing dificulties) 2004.
- Master of Early Childhood Educaton and Professional knowledge 2008.
- Value-based project management 2022
- University and college pedagogy 2025
Practice:
- Early childhood teacher 16 years in various preschools
- Assistant professor at Østfold University College since 2010
- Assosiate professor at Østfold University College from 2024
Projects
• "Simulation-Based Learning in Professional Training Programmes – A Pathway to Professional Qualification ". Article in collaboration with Volda University College
• Production of the podcast “Barnehagelærerpodden med Lund & Lunde” https://www.hiof.no/tjenester/kunnskap/podkast/barnehagelererpodden-med-lund-og-lunde/
• ECE pre-school collaboration, Lærerutdanningsbarnehager (LUB)
• Mentoring program for supervisors (Mentorordningen)
• «Post human and materiality perspectives on comfort in examination situations"
• "The Power of Children: Recognizing Children's Contributions to Pre-School Life - Perspectives on Children's Expressions and Interaction as Contributing Forces. Anthology in collaboration with USN."
• “Even the smallest one can change the world: Recognizing the common worlds of animals and children (0-3) as a way of re-thinking sustainable practices"