• The association between preschool quality and objectively assessed physical activity among Norwegian preschoolers 

      Johannessen, Kjersti; Bjørnestad, Elisabeth; Nilsen, Ada Kristine Ofrim; Ylvisåker, Einar; Nornes-Nymark, Merete; Engesæter, Mari; Pedersen, Lillian; Aadland, Eivind (Journal for Reseach in Arts and Sports Education;Vol 4, No 2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-28)
      Various aspects of the preschool environment may either promote or restrict children’s moderate- to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), for example through opportunities for outdoor play. The aim of the present study was ...
    • Changing Areas, Spaces and Places in Kindergartens for More Playing, Learning and Exploration 

      Fønnebø, Bente; Rolfsen, Christian Nordahl (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The opportunities for exploration, playing and learning is essential for children in the kindergartens. Urban kindergartens have limited spaces available. This article discusses and analyzes various aspects of the possibility ...
    • A Child-Centred Discourse in Zambian Kindergartens? 

      Eriksen, Elisabeth Almaz (Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education (NJCIE);Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021): General issue: Pressing issues in education, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-12)
      This article aims to identify and discuss the existenceand strengthening ofa child-centredteaching discoursein Zambian kindergartens. The article is based on the understanding that the teacher-directed approach to teaching ...
    • Religious Education in Secularist Kindergartens? Pedagogical Leaders on Religion in Norwegian ECEC 

      Hovdelien, Olav; Sødal, Helje Kringlebotn (Religions;Volume 13 / Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-02-26)
      According to the legal framework, religion forms a certain part of Norwegian early childhood education in publicly owned kindergartens. As the only Scandinavian country where this is the case, the object clause (statement ...
    • The significance of the personal in constructing gender equity practises in kindergartens 

      Askland, Leif (He Kupu;3(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      To realise the ambitious objectives of the Kindergarten Act is a challenge for all workers in Early Childhood Teacher Education. This is not only in relation to equality, gender equity and democracy, but in respect to the ...