The project includes internal evaluation of the kindergarten where all employees participate, and an external evaluation from a participating kindergarten. By performing systematic conversations with 4-6 year olds, their voice will also be heard.
The material will be based on the framework for the content and tasks of the kindergarten, and contributes to academic discussions about quality in the kindergarten from the perspective of all participating groups. The projects will be conducted in close cooperation with the field of practice, with kindergarten teachers as participating researchers.
KUMBA is financed by the Norwegian Research Committee and is led by associate professor Børge Moe at Queen Maud University College (DMMH). This is a collaboration between DMMH, the kindergarten chain Espira, Levanger Municipality, Nord University and the University of Galway, Ireland.
One research fellow is associated with the project:
Pia Paulsrud:
(NO) Kvalitet i barnehagen fra barnas perspektiv.
(NO) En studie av barnehagelæreres vurdering av barns trivsel i barnehagen.
KUMBA commenced in November 2021, and concludes in June 2025.