My main theoretical interest is in the philosophy of education, wisdom research, and Bildung (danning), as depicted in my book "Philosophising the Dialogos Way towards Wisdom in Education. Between Critical Thinking and Spiritual Contemplation" (Routledge 2019). I am especially interested in the understanding of and teaching for wisdom advocated and practiced in different world philosophies and religions. My main practical interest is in philosophical dialogue for educational purposes at all levels in education, in work life, in health care and in intercultural and interfaith contexts. Specialties: Relationship education and ethics, dialogue facilitation and research, history and philosophy of education (Bildung/danning). I also work as a fitness instructor at Delta treningssenter, Vikersund kurbad, which I see as one dimension in my attempt to develop a holistic pedagogy for wisdom development. See https://www.routledge.com/Philosophising-the-Dialogos-Way-towards-Wisdom-in-Education-Between-Critical/Helskog/p/book/9781138490994
Responsibilities
- Teaching pedagogy in post graduate teacher education (PPU) (30 stp)
- Teacher in the introductory program Pedagogikk som fag og vitenskap in Master of pedagogy (30stp)
- Supervisor for the leader group at Drammen videregående skole
- Project team member with Savitribai Phule Pune in India
- Co-leader with Michael Noah Weiss in the Research group for pedagogical philosophical practice (P3)
- Co-editor of the book series Reflective Practice Research (LIT Verlag) with Michael Noah Weiss