Field of work
Marianne Presthus Heggen has a background in ecology. She teaches early childhood teacher education, on topics in natural sciences, outdoor learning, environmental issues and education for sustainability. Her research foci are on education for sustainability and environmental education in early childhood, with particular interest on children’s reflections and contributions within these. She leads the work package “Being and becoming eco-citizens” at KINDknow - Kindergarten Knowledge Centre for Systemic Research on Diversity and Sustainable Futures. She has several articles from early childhood education, and tries to hold her research close to the children.
Research areas
- Education for sustainability
- Environmental education
- Children's wonder and curiosity
Research groups
- MBAS511, Kindergarten as arena for cultural formation and kindergarden teachers' professional assignment, 24/25
- MBAS512, Epistemological and methodological perspectives in kindergarten research, 24/25
- MBAS513, Leading quality improvements in kindergarten, 24/25
- MBAS514, Participation in research groups in kindergarten research, 24/25
- MBAS515, Advanced research methods and project plan for master's thesis, 24/25, subject responsible
- MBAS516, Master's thesis, 24/25
- MGUNA550, Natural Science 3, module 4 - Master's thesis, 24/25
- NHR101, Nature, Health and Physical Activity, 24/25
- UTE801, Didactic practices outdoors for engagement, exploration, and creativity, 24/25
- UTE802, Professional learning communities for didactic and aesthetic practices in schools, 24/25
Publications
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Early childhood education for sustainable development in the Nordic national curricula: status and content
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The Paradox of Wild Pedagogies: Loss and Hope Next to a Norwegian Glacier
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Friluftsliv and Wild Pedagogies: Building Pedagogies for Early Choldhood Education in a Time of Environmental Uncertainty
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Where the children are
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Bekkalokk og kråkehotell - utforskning og lek på tur
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