Research Center for Kindergartens and Urban Childhood Development
Collaborative research center aimed at studying the role of kindergartens in urban areas, focusing on childhood development, family welfare, and societal frameworks. The center initiates projects, supports professional qualifications, and provides tools for municipalities, families, and students, contributing to evidence-based decision-making. Led by professor Leif Hernes, the center conducts interdisciplinary research in Oslo, addressing challenges and opportunities for a good childhood in urban settings.
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REACH REACH centre centre for kindergartens kindergartens and for interdisciplinary interdisciplinary research and childhood childhood in research on in the the cities on cities Leif Hernes, professor
Collaborative network of researchers Different parts of Oslo Metropolitan University: Faculty for Education and International studies, Institute for Early Childhood Education Faculty for Health Sciences Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (SIFO, NIBR, AFI) Faculty for Social Sciences Oslo Municipality Administration and Dynekilen Kindergarten (Oslo)
Primary Primary focus focus Kindergartens as... An arena for childhood development Meeting point for children and families in the multicultural city of Oslo Kindergarten in context
Relevance for Nordic and European urban areas Research focus: The daily lives of kindergartens Identified research areas ex: Children and families living conditions Kindergarten practices and tasks Kindergartens as a social institution in the welfare state Structural frameworks for their place in society
Giving back Ambitions: Initiate research, development and innovation projects that Shed light on possibilities and challenges to a good childhood in urban areas Support development of professional qualifications and inclusive communities Gather and develop tools that are useful to kindergartens, municipalities and families, as well as students at the university Provide a research basis for politics and decision-making Contribute to research areas focusing on childhood, kindergartens, families, urban areas and the welfare state
Contact Contact: : Professor Project manager More info Leif Hernes hernes@oslomet.no Mette Tollefsrud: mettet@oslomet.no https://blogg.hioa.no/reach
