Contact
Reidun Hoff-Jenssen, e-mail: reidun.hoff-jenssen@hiof.no
Our expertise
The Section for Educational Sciences (pedagogy) has broad teaching and research expertise within pedagogy and didactics. We work with learning, formation, and professional development in a diverse society. More specifically, the group contributes to collaboration, projects, and dissemination within the following thematic areas:
• Leadership and learning – Classroom management, didactic planning, and flexible teaching that promote learning and well-being.
• Teacher professionalism – Professional development, ethics, and reflection on the teacher’s role in complex educational contexts.
• Diversity and inclusion – Knowledge of multilingualism, cultural diversity, and adapted education for different learner groups.
• Multicultural education– Culture, identity, inclusion, and power perspectives in education – with a focus on equity and social justice.
• Special needs education – Assessment, support, and inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs.
• The school in a pluralistic society – Democracy, citizenship, and the school’s role as an arena for dialogue and participation.
• Educational theory – Classical and contemporary theories and methods that shape future teaching and learning environments.
• Philosophy of science and research methods – Qualitative and quantitative approaches, research design, and research-based teacher education.
Research and collaboration
Our research focuses on teacher professionalism, professional education, and school development. We participate in national and international networks and collaborate closely with partner schools in the region. The goal is to strengthen the connection between theory, research, and practice – for the benefit of students, teachers, and schools. We are involved in several strategic initiatives, research groups, and networks:
Strategic initiativas:
- The Digital Society, Høgskolen i Østfold
- CHANGE - inclusion of children and young people, Høgskolen i Østfold
- Knowledge Integration in Teacher Education through Technology Enhanced Simulation (KITES), Høgskolen i Østfold (prosjekteier), OsloMet, Aalborg University
Research groups:
- Professional Knowledge and Qualification
- RIDE - Research in Digital Education
- Studies of the teaching profession, teacher education and education policy (TEPEE)
- Humaniora og praksis
- DeveLeP – Development Learning and Psychological Processes
- Mentorship within education and professions
- Professional Knowledge of Violence, Abuse and Social and Emotional Difficulties
Networks:
- ENIRDELM, European Network for Improving Research and Development in Educational Leadership and Management
- Cultur and multilingualism, Moi University, Kenya
- Integreation Network, Örebro University