Eva Margareta Alerby

Eva Margareta Alerby serves as Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Pedagogy at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. Her academic profile is anchored in transformative teacher education research with cross-disciplinary connections to arts and sensory studies.

Her research centers on sensory dimensions of learning, particularly exploring texture, silence, and embodiment as pedagogical tools. As an active member of the Lærerutdanning i forandringstid (LIFT) research group, she investigates evolving roles in teacher education through phenomenological and arts-based approaches. Key contributions examine how tactile awareness and corporeal presence foster deeper student engagement in educational settings.

Recent publications reveal consistent thematic development: from 2016 analyses of research-integrated teacher training to 2022 investigations of texture's role in cultivating attention and sensitivity within arts education. Her work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical pedagogy across Scandinavian educational contexts.

Primary collaborations include Kari Doseth Opstad on sensory pedagogy and Tove Leming/Tom Tiller on teacher education reform initiatives. While specific grant details remain unlisted, her research demonstrates sustained engagement with foundational questions about embodied learning processes and educational transformation.