Constructing learning spaces – knowledge development in work-based learning Available to Purchase

Associate Professor Tove Lafton area of research is digital literacy, pedagogical practices, work-based education and leadership in early childhood education. She has conducted ethnographic studies and collaborative action research with preschool teachers in Norwegian kindergartens. Her research examines how action and reflection connect to make changes in pedagogical practices, and how digital tools can participate in developing both education and practice. In the current work, she explores the development of mentoring in placement periods through the use of tablets.

Assistant Professor Anne Furu area of research is complexities of early childhood education, work-based education and leadership in early childhood practices. She has been vital in developing early childhood work-based teacher education in Norway, and has done several projects involving collaborative action research with preschool teachers in Norwegian kindergartens. Her research examines the complexity of education and kindergarten as a learning arena, in addition to the role of dialogue and leadership in pedagogical practices. In the current work, she explores the development of equal partnership between the University College and collaborative kindergartens.