The Faculty of Education at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN University) has offered a PhD programme in Teaching and Teacher Education (PROFF) since 2012.
In this PhD programme, new knowledge about education and learning is developed. The field of teacher education is cross-disciplinary in that it integrates academic disciplines and subject didactics together with education science theories and methodologies.
The programme focuses on the humanistic teacher education disciplines (particularly music, Norwegian, English and Knowledge of Christianity, Religion, Philosophies of life and Ethics), as well as the educational sciences.
PROFF projects spring out of issues exploring themes relevant to teacher education or professional practices in kindergartens, schools, adult education, higher education and schools of music and performing arts. Themes common to all areas include diversity, inclusion and equality.
The overall goal of the PhD programme is to contribute to the consolidation of the scientific foundations of teacher education programmes and professional practices. In this way, the PhD programme supports the Faculty of Education’s own teacher education programmes, while also contributing to national and international research in the education sciences. The programme strengthens cross-disciplinary cooperation in the education sciences and about themes that bridge the professional arenas of kindergartens and schools, such as sustainability and digitalisation.
The program is accredited by NOKUT and was established in 2012. As of June 2024, 39 candidates have defended their theses in this programme, while more than 50 PhD candidates are still active on the programme. A majority of PROFF's graduates now work in teacher education. PROFF's teaching staff consists of more than 20 professors and 20 associate professors. All PhD candidates are associated with one of the Faculty of Education’s research groups. Research groups are often involved in larger research projects which include and foster international collaboration.
Each year, the PhD programme hosts international guest PhD students, while an increasing number of the programme’s own students do guest research stays or carry out fieldwork in other countries. In 2023, PROFF PhD candidates have carried out guest research stays at the University of Helsinki, Stockholm University, Karlstad University, University of Iceland, Danish School of Education at Aarhus University, and Tribhuvan University in Nepal. Previously, candidates have carried out research stays at University of Glasgow, University of Limerick, University of Namibia, University of Zambia and Universidad del Pais Vasco, Spania, to mention a few.
Useful links
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Regulations relating to the Degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN University): in Norwegian and in English.
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Supplementary guidelines for the PhD in Teaching and Teacher Education
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Organization and regulations for the PhD programmes at Inn University
Contact information
- lise.kulbrandstad@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 62 51 72 16
- tove.knudsen@inn.no
- Phone
- +47 61 28 75 61