Education, Democracy og Inequality
Our research group explores the complex relationships between education, democracy, and inequality, with a particular focus on kindergarten and schools.
We investigate how kindergartens and schools can promote democratic understanding and engagement among children and youth, and how this contributes to a more inclusive and just society.Our research sheds light on how inequalities manifest within the educational system. We study both formal and informal aspects of social inequality, and how these affect children's educational trajectories and life. Our overarching goal is to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive education for all.
We support kindergartens and schools in the region with research-based expertise through seminars, lectures and other forms of collaboration based on identified needs. In this way, we aim to further develop the knowledge base for professionals in the field.
In our network
- Research group on diversity and integration at HVL Campus Bergen
- «Human development and Capability Approach» at NLA University College
- The National Centre of Multicultural Education (NAFO)
Head of research group
Members
External members
International advisory panel
- Camilla Eline Andersen, førsteamanuensis, Høgskolen i Innlandet
- Sigrun Aamodt, senterleder Nasjonalt senter for flerkulturell opplæring (NAFO)
- Frédérique Brossard Børhaug, professor, NLA Høgskolen Bergen
- Steinar Bøyum, professor, Universitetet i Bergen
- Dorthe Staunæs, professor, Aarhus Universitet
- Ingrid Helleve, professor, Universitetet i Bergen
- Thomas Johansson, professor, Gøteborgs universitet
- Kari Nes, dosent, Høgskolen i Innlandet
- May Britt Postholm, professor, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
- Bodil Ravneberg, professor, Høgskulen på Vestlandet (campus Bergen)
- Julian Savulescu, professor, University of Oxford
- Kari Smith, professor, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
- Sally Tomlinson, professor, University of Oxford
- Kariane Therese Westrheim, professor, Universitetet i Bergen
